Estrogens (Conjugated/Equine) and Medroxyprogesterone
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Premphase?;Prempro?
Brand Names: Canada:
Premphase?;Premplus?;Prempro?
Uses
- It is used to put off soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis) in women after change of life.
- It is used to stop or lower the signs of stopping periods (menopause).
- It is used to treat vaginal irritation and dryness caused by change of life.
- When the body no longer makes estrogen, this drug puts back the estrogen.
- Medroxyprogesterone lowers endometrial cell changes and the chance of endometrial cancer.
Dosing
How to take
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take this drug with food.
- This drug works best when used with calcium/vitamin D and weight-bearing workouts like walking or PT (physical therapy).
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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