Medicines based on Conjugated Estrogens
Estrogen Information
Estrogen is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Estrogen have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Estrogen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Estrogen Benefits & Uses
Estrogen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Estrogen Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Female) |
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| Geriatric |
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Estrogen Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Estrogen is used -
Moderate
Mild
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Tenderness
- Breast pain
Common
- Mood swings
- Metrorrhagia
Unknown
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibroid
Estrogen Related Warnings
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Is the use of Estrogen safe for pregnant women?
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Is the use of Estrogen safe during breastfeeding?
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What is the effect of Estrogen on the Kidneys?
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What is the effect of Estrogen on the Liver?
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What is the effect of Estrogen on the Heart?
Severe Interaction of Estrogen with Other Drugs
Estrogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Estrogen Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estrogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- High Blood Pressure
- Depression
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Estrogen
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Is this Estrogen habit forming or addictive?
Estrogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Estrogen
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Interaction between Alcohol and Estrogen
See all substitutes for Estrogen
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Premarin® (conjugated estrogens)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 308
