Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Valestra 1. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valestra 1 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Valestra 1 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
SAFE
Valestra 1 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Valestra 1 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valestra 1 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Valestra 1 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valestra 1 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Valestra 1 is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal.
Medicine Overview of Valestra 1mg Tablet
Introduction
Valestra 1 is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and itching), estrogen deficiency, and thinning of bones (osteo ... Show more
Uses of Valestra 1
Hormone replacement therapy
Side effects of Valestra 1
Common
Headache
Nausea
Breast pain
Abdominal cramp
Bloating
Vaginal spotting
Vomiting
How to use Valestra 1
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. Valestra 1 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Valestra 1 works
Valestra 1 is an estrogen (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) ... Show more
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Valestra 1 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 ... Show more
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, ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, Prophylaxis of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, Hypogonadism, Atrophic vaginitis
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Menopause
Adult: 1-2 mg PO once daily for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week off
Prevention of osteoporosis:
0.5 mg ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; undiagnosed vag bleeding; thrombophloebitis or thromboembolic disorders; breast carcinoma except in selected patients being treated ... Show more
Mode of Action
Estradiol is a naturally occurring oestrogen. Oestrogens are responsible for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and sec ... Show more
Precaution
Conditions exacerbated by fluid retention; hypercalcaemia, cerebrovascular diorders, coronary artery disease, gall bladder diseases; lipid effects; fa ... Show more
Side Effect
Anxiety,Abdominal cramping,Amenorrhea,Bloating,Breakthrough bleeding,Breast enlargement,Breast tenderness,Delayed ejaculation,Depression,Dry mouth,Hea ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Therapy not indicated for use in pregnancy; there are no data with use in pregnant women; however, epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses ... Show more
Interaction
CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 inducers e.g. aminoglutethimide, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and rifampin may decrease the effects of estradiol. May enhance the e ... Show more
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