Progynova
Drug Name: Estradiol valerate 1mg, 2mg Tablets
Details
EstradiolValerate 1 mg, 2 mg tablets available by brand name Progynova 1 mg, 2 mg tablets is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Uses:
EstradiolValerate1 mg, 2 mg tablets is a sex hormone of female namely estrogen. It works by replacing the hormone estradiol which is further notproduced by the body. Various uses of the drug are:
- To treat the symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, irritation, sweating, disturbed sleep, vaginal dryness or itching.
- For the treatment of estrogendeficiency.
- For the treatment of osteoporosis.
Dosage:
One tablet of Progynova 1 mg, 2 mg should be taken daily. The medicine can be taken before or after having food. The medicine should be used for short-term. Your doctor willadvice you as to how long you have to use this medicine.
For better results do not skip the medicine. Swallow the medicine as a whole with water. Avoid chewing or crushing the medicine.
Caution:
EstradiolValerate 1 mg, 2 mg tablets is not a contraceptive pill. It will not prevent pregnancy.
Side effects:
Side effects caused by Progynova 1 mg, 2 mgtablets do not require any medical attention. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms persists.
- Allergic reactions such as rash, swelling in face and lips
- Troubled breathing
- Decreased sexual drive
- Mood swings
- Bloating
- Breast tenderness/ pain
- Weight gain
- Nausea/ vomiting
- Vaginal discharge/ bleeding
- Blurred vision or loos of vision
- Depression
- Painful menstrual cycle
- Severe Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased/ decreased appetite
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Irregular heartbeat
Precautions and measure:
Although there are no serious side effects of EstradiolValerate 1 mg, 2 mg tablets, but precautions need to be taken such as:
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredient of the medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from migraine as the drug may make your condition worse.
- Let your doctor know if you are on any other medication or going to start new medicine.
- Medicine may interrupt with the laboratory test. Inform the doctor before that you are using the medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, liver, heart or kidney disease.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of angioedema.
- Let your doctor know if you had/have blood clot in the legs or lungs as the drug may worsen the condition.
Benefits:
- Effective in treating symptoms of menopause.
- Increase the level of estrogen in the body.
- Easy to store.
Storage:
- Store Progynovaat room temperature (15-30 degree centigrade).
- Keep it away from the reach of children.
- Do not use if blister is damaged.
Discard properly if expired.