Tag: Estrogens

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cryselle, Low-Ogestrel, Elinest, Ogestrel Estrogens/Progestins;  Contraceptives, Oral Description Combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel, a progestin with moderate to high androgenic and minimal estrogenic activityUsed for routine contraception in adolescent and adult premenopausal femalesAll COCs contain a boxed warning regarding the increased risk for thromboembolism…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Annovera Estrogens/Progestins Description CHCs lower the risk of becoming pregnant primarily by suppressing ovulation Ethinyl estradiol (EE): Reduces LHRH release from hypothalamus, reduces gonadotropin release from pituitary; increases synthesis of DNA, RNA, and various proteins in target tissues Segesterone acetate (SA): Progestin; inhibits gonadotropin secretion from pituitary;…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Kelnor, Zovia Estrogens/Progestins;  Contraceptives, Oral Description Combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing a synthetic estrogen and ethynodiol diacetate, a progestin with moderate androgenic and slight estrogenic activityUsed for routine contraception in adolescent and adult premenopausal femalesAll COCs contain a boxed warning regarding the increased risk for thromboembolism in…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; NuvaRing, EluRyng Estrogens/Progestins Description Vaginal combined hormonal contraceptive ring containing etonogestrel, a progestin of low androgenic and negligible estrogenic activity, and ethinyl estradiolUsed for routine contraception in adolescent and adult premenopausal females; vaginal ring is left in place for 3 weeks, followed by a 1 week hiatus;…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Xulane, Ortho Evra (DSC) Contraceptives, Transdermal Description Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch containing ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin, a progestin of low androgenic and negligible estrogenic activityPatch is worn for 1 week and replaced weekly for 3 consecutive weeks, the 4th week is ‘patch free’Used for routine contraception…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Beyaz, Safyral, Tydemy Acne Agents, Systemic;  Contraceptives, Oral;  Estrogens/Progestins Description Combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing a synthetic estrogen with drospirenone, a progestin with antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic activity; levomefolate added for folate supplementationUsed for routine contraception in adolescent and adult premenopausal females; also helpful for acne and premenstrual dysphoric…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mononessa, Ortho Cyclen-28, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Estarylla, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Tri-Linyah, Previfem, Sprintec 28, TriCyclen, Tri-Lo Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Lo-Mili, Trinessa, TriNessa Lo, TriPrevifem, TriSprintec, Femynor, TriFemynor, Tri-Lo-Marzia Estrogens/Progestins;  Contraceptives, Oral Description Combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing norgestimate, a progestin with low androgenic and negligible estrogenic…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aranelle, Balziva 28, Alyacen 1/35, Alyacen 7/7/7, Briellyn, Cyclafem 7/7/7, Cyclafem 0.5/35, Cyclafem 1/35, Dasetta 1/35, Dasetta 7/7/7, Leena, Necon 0.5/35, Norethin 1/35E, Norinyl 1+35, Nortrel 0.5/35, Nortrel 1/35, Nortrel 7/7/7, Philith, Pirmella 1/35, Pirmella 7/7/7, Wera, Cyonanz, Nylia 1/35, Nylia 7/7/7, Vyfemla Estrogens/Progestins;  Contraceptives, Oral Description Combined…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Yasmin, Yaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Zarah, Yaela Acne Agents, Systemic;  Estrogens/Progestins;  Contraceptives, Oral Description Combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing a synthetic estrogen with drospirenone, a progestin with antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic activityUsed for routine contraception in adolescent and adult premenopausal females; also helpful to treat acne and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Delestrogen, DepoEstradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Alora, Estrace Cream, Estraderm Transdermal, estradiol topical, Estradot, Estrasorb, Estrogel, Evamist, Femtrace, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle, Climara Estrogen Derivatives Description Estradiol is the principal human estrogenMultiple dosage forms are available: oral, topical, transdermal, vaginal, and parenteralUsed primarily to treat vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Covaryx, Estratest, Estratest H.S. Estrogen and Androgen Combos Description Mixture of esterified estrogens plus an androgenUsed for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause which are not improved by estrogens aloneConsidered an unapproved drug product by the FDA; manufacturers must submit data for safety and efficacy to…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Estrogens, Esterified, Menest Antineoplastics, Hormones;  Estrogen Derivatives Description Mixture of sodium salts of the sulfate esters of estrogenic substancesPrimarily used to treat vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms associated with menopauseAlso used for osteoporosis prevention and for the treatment of conditions associated with estrogen deficiency Indications Indicated for treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cenestin DSC, Enjuvia DSC Estrogen Derivatives Description Estrogen mixture of the water soluble salts of sulfate esters from estrone, equilin, 17 alpha-dihydroequilin, and other related steroidsTraditional product derived from pregnant equine urine; other products are synthesized from yam and soy plants (synthetic conjugated estrogens, A) and plant-derived…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Premphase, Prempro Estrogens/Progestins-HRT Description Oral product combination of conjugated estrogens derived from pregnant equine urine along with medroxyprogesterone, a synthetic progestinProgestin added to estrogen therapy to reduce the risk for endometrial hyperplasiaUsed to treat vasomotor and urogenital symptoms of menopause and for osteoporosis prevention in women with…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Duavee Estrogen Derivatives;  Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Description Combination of estrogens derived from the urine of pregnant mares used with a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that helps to reduce endometrial hyperplasiaUsed in women with an intact uterus for menopausal-related hot flashes and for the prevention of…