organisation Enjuvia (Oral) Generic Name: conjugated estrogens synthetic b (Oral route) KON-joo-gay-ted ES-troe-jenz sin-THET-ik B Oral route(Tablet) Estrogens increase the risk of endometrial cancer; monitor for abnormal vaginal bleeding. Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia. Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) have been reported. An increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older has also been reported . Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Enjuvia Available Dosage Forms: Tablet Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent Pharmacologic Class: Estrogen Slideshow The Ferocity of Chemotherapy - Does The End Justify The Means? Uses For Enjuvia Conjugated estrogens synthetic B is used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen. It is also used to treat changes in and around the vagina (such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning) caused by menopause. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Enjuvia In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Enjuvia is not indicated for use in children. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Enjuvia in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have breast cancer, dementia, or stroke, which may require caution in patients receiving this medicine. Breast Feeding Studies suggest that this medication may alter milk production or composition. If an alternative to this medication is not prescribed, you should monitor the infant for side effects and adequate milk intake. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding or Blood clots (eg, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), active or history of or Breast cancer, known or suspected, or a history of or Heart attack, active or history of or Liver disease or Protein C, protein S, or other known blood clotting disorders or Stroke, active or history of or Surgery with a long period of inactivity or Tumors (estrogen-dependent), known or suspected Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Asthma or Cancer, history of or Diabetes or Edema (fluid retention or body swelling) or Endometriosis or Epilepsy (seizures) or Gallbladder disease or Hereditary angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat) or Hypercalcemia (high calcium in the blood) or Hypertension (high blood pressure) or Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides or fats in the blood) or Hypocalcemia (low calcium in the blood) or Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or Jaundice during pregnancy or from using hormonal therapy in the past or Liver tumors or Migraine headache or Porphyria (an enzyme problem) or Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Proper Use of Enjuvia It is very important that you use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor . Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. You may take this medicine with or without food. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage form (tablets): For treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms caused by menopause: Adults At first, 0.3 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. Children Use is not recommended. For treatment of atrophic vaginitis caused by menopause: Adults 0.3 milligrams (mg) once a day. Children Use is not recommended. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Precautions While Using Enjuvia It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and does not cause unwanted effects. Pelvic exam, breast exam, and mammogram (breast x-ray) may be needed to check for unwanted effects, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Be sure to keep all appointments. It is unlikely that a postmenopausal woman may become pregnant. But, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Using this medicine over a long period of time may increase your risk of breast cancer, endometrial cancer, or uterine cancer. Talk with your doctor about this risk. If you still have your uterus (womb), ask your doctor if you should also use a progestin medicine. Check with your doctor immediately if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding. Using this medicine may increase your risk of dementia, especially in women 65 years of age and older. Using this medicine may increase your risk for having blood clots, strokes, or heart attacks. This risk may continue even after you stop using the medicine. Your risk for these serious problems is even greater if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol in your blood, diabetes, or if you are overweight or smoke cigarettes. Contact your doctor immediately if you have chest pain, confusion, difficulty speaking, double vision, headaches, an inability to move arms, legs or facial muscle, or an inability to speak. Tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are using this medicine before any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment. Your doctor will decide whether you should continue using this medicine. This medicine may also affect the results of certain medical tests. Check with your doctor immediately if severe headache or sudden loss of vision or any other change in vision occurs while you are using this medicine. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may change the amount of this medicine that is absorbed in the body. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal (eg, St. John's wort) or vitamin supplements. Enjuvia Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known Acid or sour stomach backache belching breast pain chest pain or discomfort clear or bloody discharge from the nipple confusion difficulty with speaking dimpling of the breast skin double vision full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach headache heartburn inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles inability to speak indigestion inverted nipple loss of appetite lump in the breast or under the arm nausea and vomiting pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple poor insight and judgment problems with memory or speech redness or swelling of the breast slow speech sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal stomach discomfort, upset, or pain sweating swelling of the abdominal or stomach area trouble recognizing objects trouble thinking and planning trouble walking Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings chills cough producing mucus cramps diarrhea dizziness excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines fever general feeling of discomfort or illness heavy bleeding itching of the vagina or genital area joint pain loss of appetite muscle aches and pains pain during sexual intercourse pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones passing gas shivering sneezing sore throat stuffy or runny nose sweating thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor tightness in the chest trouble sleeping unusual tiredness or weakness Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. 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