Valestra 11mg
Tablet
Nuvista Pharma Ltd
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Valestra 1. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Valestra 1 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Valestra 1 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Valestra 1 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Valestra 1 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valestra 1 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Valestra 1 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valestra 1 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Valestra 1 is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopa... View More
Uses of Valestra 1
- Hormone replacement therapy
Side effects of Valestra 1
- Headache
- Nausea
- Breast pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Bloating
- Vaginal spotting
- Vomiting
How to use Valestra 1
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valestra 1 may be taken wi... View More
How Valestra 1 works
Valestra 1 is an estrogen (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night ... View More
- You have been prescribed Valestra 1 as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- It may also be used for preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while taking Valestra 1.... View More
- It may increase the risk of breast cancer. Have regular breast examinations.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain,... View More
Indication
Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, Prophylaxis of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, Hypogonadism, Atrophic vaginitis
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Menopause Adult: 1-2 mg PO once daily for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week off Prevention of osteoporosis: 0.5 mg P... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; undiagnosed vag bleeding; thrombophloebitis or thromboembolic disorders; breast carcinoma except in selected patients being treated fo... View More
Mode of Action
Estradiol is a naturally occurring oestrogen. Oestrogens are responsible for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secon... View More
Precaution
Conditions exacerbated by fluid retention; hypercalcaemia, cerebrovascular diorders, coronary artery disease, gall bladder diseases; lipid effects; fami... View More
Side Effect
Anxiety,Abdominal cramping,Amenorrhea,Bloating,Breakthrough bleeding,Breast enlargement,Breast tenderness,Delayed ejaculation,Depression,Dry mouth,Heada... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Therapy not indicated for use in pregnancy; there are no data with use in pregnant women; however, epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses ha... View More
Interaction
CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 inducers e.g. aminoglutethimide, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and rifampin may decrease the effects of estradiol. May enhance the eff... View More
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