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- $Title{ethinyl estradiol}
- $Subject{Estinyl Schering Feminone Upjohn Estrogen ethinyl estradiol synthetic
- estrogen menopausal breast cancer prostate cancer}
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- Estinyl*0315201.scf}
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- ethinyl estradiol
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Estinyl (Schering)
- Feminone (Upjohn)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Estrogen
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- INGREDIENT
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- ethinyl estradiol
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Tablets (0.02 mg, 0.05 mg, and 0.5 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- Ethinyl estradiol should be stored at room temperature in a tightly
- closed container.
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- USES
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- Ethinyl estradiol is a synthetic estrogen that is used to treat
- menopausal symptoms, certain types of breast cancer, and prostate cancer.
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- TREATMENT
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- To avoid stomach irritation, take ethinyl estradiol with food, milk, or
- water (unless your doctor directs otherwise).
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Abdominal cramping, abnormal vaginal bleeding, bloating, breast
- tenderness, darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fluid retention,
- frequent or painful urination, headache, nausea, vomiting, or weight gain.
- These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- This medication can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. You should,
- therefore, try to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Wear
- protective clothing and sunglasses, and use an effective sunscreen.
- If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
- sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
- Eating a full breakfast or having a midmorning snack may help to relieve
- the nausea and vomiting.
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- blurred vision, chest pain, convulsions, depression, hair loss, itching, pain
- or inflammation of the calves or thighs, shortness of breath, skin rash, or
- yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Ethinyl estradiol interacts with other types of medications:
- 1. It can decrease the effectiveness of oral anticoagulants (blood
- thinners, such as warfarin).
- 2. Ampicillin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and
- rifampin can reduce the effectiveness of ethinyl estradiol.
- 3. Ethinyl estradiol can increase the side effects and decrease the
- effectiveness of tricyclic antidepressants.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially any listed above.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to ethinyl estradiol or other estrogens, or to
- oral contraceptives (birth control pills).
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had asthma, blood
- clot disorders, breast disease, depression, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy,
- endometriosis, gallstones or gallbladder disease, heart disease, high blood
- pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, migraine headaches, porphyria, or
- uterine tumors.
- * Some of these products contain the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 5
- (tartrazine), which can cause allergic-type reactions (shortness of breath,
- fainting, rash) in certain susceptible individuals.
- * Estrogens can change your blood's clotting ability, so be especially
- careful to avoid injuries.
- * Estrogens can cause a change in glucose tolerance in diabetic patients.
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you notice any abnormalities in your urine or
- blood glucose levels.
- * Before having surgery or any other medical or dental treatment, be sure
- to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.
- * A package insert titled "Information for the Patient" should be
- dispensed with your prescription. It is important that you understand the
- possible risks and benefits of this medication. If you have any questions,
- check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- * Although it is not known if estrogens increase the risk of breast
- cancer, it is important that you examine your breasts regularly for lumps or
- discharge.
- * Cigarette smoking can greatly increase the risk of developing heart or
- blood vessel disorders while taking this medication. The risks increase with
- the amount of smoking and the age of the smoker.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. If you suspect you
- are pregnant, discontinue use of this medication immediately. Estrogens have
- caused birth defects in the offspring of women who received these medications
- during pregnancy. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant.
- Small amounts of estrogen pass into breast milk. Ethinyl estradiol can also
- decrease milk production.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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