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Drug interactions of Conjugated Estrogens with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
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Barbiturates, hydantoins.
May increase the toxic effects of corticosteroids |
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Contraindications of Conjugated Estrogens with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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Cancer of breast
Do not use if known or suspected of pregnancy Nursing mothers Pregnancy category X |
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Adverse effects of Conjugated Estrogens with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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Abnormal menstrual bleeding
Jaundice |
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Consultations of Conjugated Estrogens with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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May take with food or milk if GI upset occurs
Read patient info sheet Discontinue if pregnancy is suspected If dose is missed take ASAP and return to schedule Store in cool, dry place away from light and children Report severe side effects to physician. Including: Pain in legs, coughing blood, abnormal vaginal bleeding, skin yellowing, and abdominal pain. |
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Drug interactions for testosterone?
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May decrease insulin requirements by decreasing blood glucose.
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Contraindications of testosterone?
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Contraindicated in Males with carcinoma of the breaste or prostate and in women.
May increase symptoms of BPH and risk of prostate cancer. Use caution in patients with congestive heart failure due to increased risk of edema Pregnancy category X |
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Adverse effects of testosterone?
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Increased PSA, emotional lability (anger, mood swings, aggresssion), hypertension, increased hematocrit.
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Consultations of testosterone?
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Apply to clean, dry skin once daily.
Apply to upper arms and shoulders covered by short-sleeved shirt Do not apply to genital area Wash hands after application Allow to dry before covering with clothes Avoid contact of area with children and women. Avoid showering or swimming for 2 hours after application |
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Drug interactions of thyroid?
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May increase the hypoprothrombinemic effect of oral anticoagulants.
Digitalis. |
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Adverse effects of thyroid?
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Rare.
Weight loss, palpitation, nervousness, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, intolerance to heat |
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Consultation for thyroid?
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Do not discontinue without talking to a doctor
Notify doctor if signs of hyperthyroidism occurs (overdosage) Transient loss of hair may be seen in children, but recovery usually occurs. |
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Pharmacology of Conjugated estrogen?
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You get it from pregnant mares' urine
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Drug interactions of conjugated estrogen?
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Barbiturates, rifampin, and/or hydantoins.
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Contraindications of conjugated estrogen?
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Cancer of breast
Metastatic disease Do not use if pregnant or suspected. Do not use in nursing mothers. Use caution in patients with hypertension Pregnancy Category X |
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Adverse effects of Conjugated estrogen?
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Alopecia, hirsutism, abnormal menstrual bleeding, jaundice.
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Consultation for Conjugated estrogen?
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May be taken with food or milk if GI upset
Read info sheet. Discontinue therapy and consult doctor if pregnancy is suspected. Report severe side effects to doctor: Pain in leg, coughing blood, abnormal vaginal bleeding, skin yellowing, abdominal pain. |
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Drug interactions of estradiol?
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Barbiturates a nd hydantoins
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Contraindications of estradiol?
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Cancer of breast
Pregnancy Category X |
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Adverse effects of estradiol?
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Edema, thromboembolic disorders
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Consultation of estradiol?
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Discuss the uses and dangers of estrogen therapy.
Do not take during pregnancy Closely follow cyclic administration Water will not effect system Do not use scissors to remove from pouch Avoid application sites that are oily, damaged, irritated or wet. Do not apply to waistline, since tight clothing my rub system off. |
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Contraindications of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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Thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disorders
Use caution in nursing mothers Usage during the first four months of pregnancy is not recommended. |
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Adverse effects of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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Jaundice, changes in cervical erosion and cervical secretions
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Consultation of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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May be taken with food or milk if GI upset
Caution in diabetic patients because glucose tolerance may be decreased. |
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Drug interactions of progesterone?
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Ketoconazole may inhibit metabolism
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Contraindications of progesterone?
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Contraindicated in patients allergic to peanuts; in known or suspected pregnancy.
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Adverse effects of progesterone?
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Thromboembolic disorders, blurred or loss of vision
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Consultations of progesterone?
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Do not take if allergic to peanuts
May cause dizziness or drowsiness May be taken with food or milk if GI upset Contact physician if: leg pain, loss of vision, difficulty breathing, breast lumps, abnormal vaginal bleeding, severe headache, vomiting, changes in speech, or numbness in an arm or leg. |
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Drug interactions of Levothyroxine Sodium?
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May increase the effects of oral anticoagulants.
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Adverse effects of Levothyroxine Sodium?
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overdosage can result in hypermetabolic states resembling those of endogenous origin.
Tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia |
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Consultation of Levothyroxine Sodium?
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Transient loss of hair may be seen in children, but recovery usually occurs.
Notify doctor if hyperthyroidism occurs (overdosage) Do not discontinue without consulting doctor |