Estragyn Vaginal
Estragyn Vaginal Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Estragyn Vaginal, one of the major mammalian estrogens, is an aromatized C18 steroid with a 3-hydroxyl group and a 17-ketone. It is produced in vivo from androstenedione or from testosterone via estradiol. It is produced primarily in the ovaries, placenta, and in peripheral tissues (especially adipose tissue) through conversion of adrostenedione. Estragyn Vaginal may be further metabolized to 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone, which may be reduced to estriol by estradiol dehydrogenase.
Estragyn Vaginal, a synthetically prepared or naturally occurring steroidal estrogen obtained from pregnant equine urine, is the primary circulating estrogen after menopause. Estragyn Vaginal is naturally derived from the peripheral conversion of androstenedione by an aromatase enzyme found in adipose tissues and is converted to estradiol in peripheral tissues. The estrogenic potency of estrone is one third that of estradiol. Estropipate is piperazine-stabilized estrone sulfate. Estragyn Vaginal, and estropipate are used to treat abnormalities related to gonadotropin hormone dysfunction, vasomotor symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, and vulvar atrophy associated with menopause, and for the prevention of osteoporosis due to estrogen deficiency.
Trade Name | Estragyn Vaginal |
Availability | Discontinued |
Generic | Estrone |
Estrone Other Names | Estrona, Estrone, Estronum, Follicular hormone, Folliculin, Oestrone |
Type | |
Formula | C18H22O2 |
Weight | Average: 270.3661 Monoisotopic: 270.161979948 |
Protein binding | > 95% |
Groups | Approved |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | |
Available Country | Canada, United States |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Estragyn Vaginal is an estrogen used to treat perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms.
For management of perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms.
Estragyn Vaginal is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Vulvovaginal Atrophy
How Estragyn Vaginal works
Estrogens enter the cells of responsive tissues (e.g. female organs, breasts, hypothalamus, pituitary) where they interact with estrogen receptors. Hormone-bound estrogen receptors dimerize, translocate to the nucleus of cells and bind to estrogen response elements (ERE) of genes. Binding to ERE alters the transcription rate of affected genes. Estrogens increase the hepatic synthesis of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), thyroid-binding globulin (TBG), and other serum proteins and suppress follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) release from the anterior pituitary.
Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include nausea and vomiting. Estrogen related side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, fluid retention and edema, headaches and/or migraines, chloasma and poor contact lens fit. Estrogen hormone deficiency is associated with breakthrough bleeding, hypomenorrhea, irritability, depression and menopausal symptoms. Withdrawal bleeds may occur in females.
Food Interaction
- Avoid alcohol. Ingesting alcohol may increase serum concentrations of estradiol.
- Avoid grapefruit products. Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4 and therefore, may increase estrone concentrations, potentially increasing its adverse effects.
[Minor] Coadministration with grapefruit juice may increase the bioavailability of oral estrogens.
The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall induced by certain compounds present in grapefruits.
In a small, randomized, crossover study, the administration of ethinyl estradiol with grapefruit juice (compared to herbal tea) increased peak plasma drug concentration (Cmax) by 37% and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 28%.
Based on these findings, grapefruit juice is unlikely to affect the overall safety profile of ethinyl estradiol.
However, as with other drug interactions involving grapefruit juice, the pharmacokinetic alterations are subject to a high degree of interpatient variability.
Also, the effect on other estrogens has not been studied.
Estragyn Vaginal Cholesterol interaction
[Moderate] Although estrogens have generally favorable effects on plasma lipids, including increases in HDL and decreases in total cholesterol and LDL, they have also been associated with significant elevations in triglyceride levels, particularly when high dosages are used.
Severe hyperlipidemia is known to sometimes cause pancreatitis.
Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during estrogen therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.
Estragyn Vaginal Hypertension interaction
[Major] The risk of myocardial infarction and strokes, including those associated with oral contraceptive use and some estrogen use, is increased in patients with hypertension.
Moreover, estrogens (and progestogens) may elevate blood pressure and worsen the hypertension, thus compounding the risk.
Clinically significant blood pressure increases have been reported during estrogen therapy, particularly in patients receiving high dosages or treated with oral contraceptive combinations having high progestational activity.
These effects also increase with duration of therapy and patient age.
Therapy with estrogens should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting hypertension.
Patients should be monitored for changes in cardiovascular status, and their antihypertensive regimen adjusted or estrogen therapy withdrawn as necessary.
In patients requiring contraception, alternative methods should be considered for those who are hypertensive, over age 35, and smoke.
Estragyn Vaginal Drug Interaction
Minor: atorvastatin, atorvastatinUnknown: ubiquinone, ubiquinone, fluticasone nasal, fluticasone nasal, alendronate, alendronate, chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane, chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane, metoprolol, metoprolol, acetaminophen / hydrocodone, acetaminophen / hydrocodone, pantoprazole, pantoprazole, fluoxetine, fluoxetine, cholecalciferol, cholecalciferol
Estragyn Vaginal Disease Interaction
Major: abnormal vaginal bleeding, carcinomas (estrogenic), hypercalcemia in breast cancer, hypertension, thromboembolism/cardiovascular, hepatic neoplasmsModerate: angioedema, gallbladder disease, hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia, liver disease, melasma, depression, fluid retention, glucose intolerance, retinal thrombosis, thyroid function tests
Elimination Route
43%
Half Life
19 hours
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