PREMARIN (CONJUGATED ESTROGENS)
Premarin Information
Premarin is a member of the
Conjugated Estrogens group of drugs, based on the female sex hormone estrogen.
Estrogen is a hormone essential to the female physiology, on which many of the
female-specific body function are based. Among the disorders that may occur
when the estrogen quantity becomes insufficient, some examples are: menopause,
infertility, and someBreast Cancer types, and ovary function deficiencies,
degeneration of the vagina or urethra. The male human body also needs estrogen
to function properly, insufficient quantities of this hormone leading
to prostate cancer.
Premarin Indications
Premarin is mainly prescribed
for the treatment of such disorders as:
·
moderate or severe vasomotor
symptoms associated with the menopause
·
moderate or severe symptoms of
vaginal or vulvar atrophy associated with the menopause
·
hypoestrogenism due
to hypogonadism, castration or primary ovarian failure
·
some types of Breast
Cancer
·
advanced androgen-dependent
carcinoma of the prostate
·
prevention of
postmenopausal osteoporosis – in carefully selected cases.
There are a number of other
cases in which Premarin can be prescribed, so if you want to know more about
why you have been prescribed this drug, consult your personal health care
specialist.
Premarin Warnings
Consult with your personal
health care specialist before starting to take Premarin if you are suffering of
blood clotting and circulation disorders, abnormal vaginal bleedings, cancer of
the breast, uterus or any type of hormone-dependent cancer, as treatment with
Premarin might be dangerous in such cases. Also, special care, monitoring or
altered dosages may be required for patients that are suffering or have medical
history of:
·
Uterine fibroids
·
Gall bladder diseases
·
Diabetes
·
Migraines
·
Epilepsy
·
Asthma
·
Kidney related disorders
·
Liver related disorders
·
High level of Bad cholesterol
in triglycerides in the blood
·
hypertension, angina or any
heart disorders
·
Hysterectomy
This drug has been in a number
of cases considered to be the main cause of malformed fetus development. Use of
this drug is hazardous to an unborn child, so you should never take Premarin if
you are pregnant or planning to become a mother soon. Also, Premarin may affect
breast milk flow and composition, so it is advised that you should consult with
your personal health care specialist before starting on this drug if you are a
nursing mother.
It is also strongly advised that Premarin be prescribed at the lowest dosage and for the shortest time possible, as prolonged treatment or high dosage of this medicine can cause a number of other hormone related diseases.
It is also strongly advised that Premarin be prescribed at the lowest dosage and for the shortest time possible, as prolonged treatment or high dosage of this medicine can cause a number of other hormone related diseases.
Premarin Intake Guidelines
Closely follow the intake
guidelines that your personal health care supervisor has given you. Should you
have any trouble understanding any of the guidelines, please ask a doctor,
pharmacist or nurse to help you. It is recommended that the Premarin dose should
be accompanied by a glass of water, and preferably be taken on a full stomach
to reduce stomach upset. Store away from heat and moisture, in a safe place,
away from the reach of children.
Premarin Dosage
Consult your personal health
care specialist to obtain the Premarin dosage best suited to your age and
general health condition. Self-medication should never be employed when
starting a treatment with this medicine. Never alter the dosage you have been
given by your physician, either by modifying the drug quantity or the time
interval between intakes.
Premarin Overdose
While it is very unlikely that
Premarin overdose will result in fatal consequences, it is recommended that you
immediately seek emergency medical care if you suspect you are suffering from
an overdose with this drug and / or have unusual symptoms. The most common
symptoms of Premarin overdose are nausea, vomiting and vaginal bleeding.
Premarin Missed Dose
You should set up a strict
time schedule for your Premarin intakes, to prevent dose omission. However,
should you happen to miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the
lost one, instead just return to your normal schedule.
Premarin Side Effects
One of the most serious side
effects associated with Premarin treatment is the increased risk of developing
cancer of the uterus, through development of endometrial hyperplasia.
However, this effect can be countered by taking progestins.
Other serious side effects of Premarin use are:
Other serious side effects of Premarin use are:
·
Increased risk of heart
attacks or stroke
·
Increased chance of
developing Breast Cancer
·
Increased chance of developing
blood clots in the lungs or legs
·
Allergic reactions (such as
difficulty breathing, hives, rashes, swelling of the face, tongue or lips)
·
Chest pains, shortness of
breath
·
Painful swollen legs
·
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
·
Pain, tenderness and swelling
of the abdomen
·
Severe headaches, blurred
vision, trouble in speech, dizziness
·
Jaundice
·
Breast lumps
Should you happen to
experience any of the above symptoms, immediately stop Premarin use and contact
your personal health care specialist.
Other side effects that may occur, with less grave consequences, are:
Other side effects that may occur, with less grave consequences, are:
·
Nausea
·
Swollen or tender breasts
·
Acne or skin changes
·
A decrease in the sex drive
·
Headaches, migraines
·
Bloating through water
retention
·
Depression
·
Changes in the menstrual cycle
Should you experience any of
these, consult your health care specialist to establish the appropriate course
of action.
Premarin Drug Reactions
There are a few drugs that are
known to interact with Premarin. The most commonly used of them are:
·
Anticoagulants
·
Levothyroxine
·
Insulin, or other diabetes
related medicines (such as Glipizide or Glyburide)
·
Tamoxifen
·
Didanosine
·
Phenytoin
·
Carbamezepine
·
Phenobarbital
·
Primidone
·
Rifampin
If you are under treatment
with any of these drugs, or have recently finished treatment with any of them,
please talk with your personal health care specialist as he may decide to alter
your Premarin dosage and / or keep you under special monitoring for the
duration of the treatment.
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Prescriptions. In some countries PREMARIN may also be known as: Belestar,
Livomarin, Estrogenon, Estroplus, Menosedan, Prem, Repogen, CES, Climatrol E,
Conpremin, Estrarona, Oestrofeminal, Climopax mono, Equin, Espauz, Estrin,
Dagynil, Longaplex, Cenestin, Enjuvia, Biostrogen, Climatrol E, Menostat