Valgestril 21 tablets
Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.
Valgestril 21 tablets
Composition:
10 brown tablets: Estradiol valerate 2 mg, Norgestrel 0.5 mg
11 white tablets: Estradiol valerate 2 mg.
Description:
Combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for peri- and postmenopausal women. Contains estrogen (estradiol valerate) and progestogen (norgestrel). Alleviates menopausal symptoms and prevents osteoporosis.
Indications:
- Menopausal symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood swings.
- Urogenital atrophy (vaginal dryness, dyspareunia).
- Prevention of osteoporosis in high-risk women.
- Menstrual disorders (amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea) in women with intact uterus.
Dosage and Administration:
Initiation:
With cyclic menstruation: on day 5 of the cycle.
With amenorrhea: any day.
Regimen: 1 tablet daily for 21 days (white then brown), then 7-day break.
Time: Same time daily, with or without food.
Contraindications:
- Breast cancer or estrogen-dependent tumors (including history).
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.
- History of thrombosis (venous/arterial).
- Severe liver disease.
- Porphyria, hypertriglyceridemia.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients.
Precautions:
- Cancer risk: Regular breast monitoring (mammography every 1-2 years).
- Thrombosis: Assess benefits/risks in high-risk patients (obesity, smoking, thrombophilia).
- Pre-treatment screening: BP, lipids, glucose, liver function.
Interactions:
Reduce efficacy: barbiturates, rifampicin, St. John’s wort.
Increase efficacy: ketoconazole, antidepressants.
Lactose: Contains lactose — contraindicated in intolerance.
Adverse Effects:
Common (>1%):
Breast tenderness, headache, nausea, breakthrough bleeding.
Mood swings, weight gain.
Rare (<0.1%):
Thrombosis, hypertriglyceridemia, chloasma (skin pigmentation).
Increased growth of uterine fibroids.
Discontinue immediately if: Migraine, jaundice, chest pain.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Contraindicated. Discontinue immediately if pregnancy occurs.
Storage:
Store below 30°C in a dry place.
Package:
A carton box containing a blister of 21 tablets (11 white + 10 brown) + leaflet.