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Esterified estrogens

Generic Name
Esterified estrogens
Brand Names
Covaryx, Menest
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3ASP8Q3768

Overview

Esterified estrogens contain a mixture of estrogenic substances; the principle component is estrone. Preparations contain 75% to 85% sodium estrone sulfate and 6% to 15% sodium equilin sulfate such that the total is not <90%. Esterified estrogens are a man-made mixture of estrogens that are used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, vaginal burning or irritation, or other hormonal changes in the vagina. It is being also for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Background

Esterified estrogens contain a mixture of estrogenic substances; the principle component is estrone. Preparations contain 75% to 85% sodium estrone sulfate and 6% to 15% sodium equilin sulfate such that the total is not <90%. Esterified estrogens are a man-made mixture of estrogens that are used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, vaginal burning or irritation, or other hormonal changes in the vagina. It is being also for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Indication

Esterified estrogens are indicated to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. It is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of breast cancer in both men and women. In men it can be used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is also indicated for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

Associated Conditions

  • Hypogonadism
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
  • Advanced carcinoma of the prostate
  • Moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
  • Moderate Vulvovaginal atrophy
  • Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
  • Severe menopausal vulvovaginal atrophy

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FDA Approved Products

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ORAL
0.625 mg in 1 1
2024/01/10
69315-283
ORAL
0.625 mg in 1 1
2017/12/01
63629-1980
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
2017/12/01
63629-1979
ORAL
0.625 mg in 1 1
2022/04/26
63629-9178
ORAL
0.625 mg in 1 1
2023/12/31
53746-077
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
2023/12/31
53746-078
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
2020/01/22
15310-010
ORAL
0.625 mg in 1 1
2020/01/22
15310-020
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
2017/12/01
72162-1747
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
2017/12/01
62559-149

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