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Picture of Estracon 0.625mg Tablet

Estracon 0.625mg Tablet

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SKU: BEP_953757
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Medicine Overview of Estracon 625mcg Tablet

Introduction
Estracon is a female sex hormone (estrogen). It is a part of female hormonal replacement therapy which helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness. Estracon is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and can not take other preventive medicines for osteoporosis. It can be taken with or without food, but remember to take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get...
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Uses of Estracon
  • Hormone replacement therapy
Side effects of Estracon
Common
  • Bloating
  • Breast pain
  • Hair loss
  • Headache
  • Irregular vaginal bleeding
  • Nausea
  • Stomach cramp
  • Vomiting
How to use Estracon
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. Estracon may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Estracon works
Estracon is a mixture of estrogens (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).
What if you forget to take Estracon?
If you miss a dose of Estracon, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
  • You have been prescribed Estracon 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 Estracon.
  • 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, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Brief Description
Indication
Osteoporosis, Fungal infections, Itching, Burning, Hot flashes, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal atrophy, Menopausal symptoms, Female hypogonadism, Metastatic breast carcinoma, Ovarian failure, Prostate carcinoma, Primary ovarian failure, Hormone replacement therapy, Oral contraceptives
Adult Dose
Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms, Atrophic Vaginitis/Kraurosis Vulvae 0.3 mg PO once daily in either continuous daily regimen or cyclic regimen (25 days on, 5 days off); adjusted PRN; use lowest dose that control symptoms; may be given daily if medical assessment warrants it Female Hypogonadism 0.3-0.625 mg PO once daily in cyclic regimen (3 weeks on, 1 week off); may be titrated every 6-12 months; adjusted PRN; add progestin treatment should be added to maintain bone mineral density once skeletal maturity achieved Osteoporosis Prophylaxis 0.3 mg PO once daily in cyclic regimen (25 days on, 5 days off); adjusted PRN based...
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Contraindication
Severe liver impairment; breast carcinoma; thromboembolic disorders; CV disease; undiagnosed vag bleeding; estrogen-dependent neoplasms; hypersensitivity; pregnancy.
Mode of Action
Estrogens modulate pituitary secretion of gonadotropins, leutinising hormones and follicle-stimulating hormones through -ve feedback mechanism, thus reducing elevated levels of hormones in postmenopausal women during oestrogen replacement therapy.
Precaution
Asthma, epilepsy, migraine; heart or kidney dysfunction; CV disease; cerebrovascular disorders; diabetes, hypercalcaemia; gall bladder disease; porphyria. Childn. Lactation. Lactation: Use controversial; estrogens are excreted into breast milk in small quantities; use with caution
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Side Effect
>10% Abdominal pain (15-17%),Back pain (13-14%),Breast enlargement,Breast tenderness (7-12%),Headache (26-32%),Arthralgia (7-14%),Pharyngitis (10-12%),Sinusitis (6-11%),Diarrhea (6-7%) 1-10% Depression (5-8%),Dizziness (4-6%),Nervousness (2-5%),Flatulence (6-7%),Vaginitis (5-7%),Leukorrhea (4-7%),Leg cramps (3-7%),Increased cough (4-7%),Pruritus (4-5%) Frequency Not Defined Amenorrhea,Breakthrough bleeding,Corneal curvation change,Melasma,Spotting,Vaginal moniliasis,Weight changes Potentially Fatal: Unopposed replacement therapy in postmenopausal women associated with increased risk of endometrial and breast cancer. Potentially Fatal: Unopposed replacement therapy in postmenopausal women associated with increased risk of endometrial and breast cancer.
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Interaction
Rifampicin, barbiturates increase rate of metabolism. Potentially Fatal: May reduce the efficacy of anticoagulants.
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