Angeliq
Generic name: Drospirenone And Estradiol
Drug class:
Sex hormone combinations
Usage of Angeliq
Angeliq contains a combination of drospirenone and estradiol. Drospirenone is a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation and menstruation. Estradiol is a female hormone involved in development and maintenance of the female reproductive system.
Angeliq is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.
Angeliq is for use only if you have a uterus (if you have not had a hysterectomy).
Angeliq side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Angeliq: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common Angeliq side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Angeliq
You should not use Angeliq if you are allergic to drospirenone or estradiol, or if you have:
Do not use Angeliq if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Taking this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, if you are overweight, or if you smoke.
Angeliq should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia, because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Using Angeliq may increase your risk of breast cancer. Talk with your doctor about your risk before using this medicine long term.
This medicine lowers the hormone needed to produce breast milk and can slow breast milk production. You should not breast-feed while taking Angeliq.
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How to use Angeliq
Usual Adult Dose for Postmenopausal Symptoms:
Vasomotor symptoms: One 0.25 mg drospirenone/0.5 mg estradiol tablet orally once a day OR One 0.5 mg drospirenone/1 mg estradiol tablet orally once a day Vulvar and vaginal atrophy: One 0.5 mg drospirenone/1 mg estradiol tablet orally once a day Comments: -Treatment is continuous. -Women not on estrogens, or those on a continuous combination product may start treatment anytime. -Women switching from continuous sequential or cyclic hormone therapy should complete their current cycle before switching. -When used solely for vulvar and vaginal atrophy, consider using topical vaginal products. Uses: Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause
Warnings
You should not use Angeliq if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, coronary artery disease, a bleeding disorder, kidney disease, liver disease, an adrenal gland disorder, if you will have major surgery, if you have had a hysterectomy, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use Angeliq if you are pregnant.
Angeliq may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Taking this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Angeliq should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.
What other drugs will affect Angeliq
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Other drugs may interact with drospirenone and estradiol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
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