Estalis (Estradiol / Norethindrone)

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Description

Your doctor may prescribe Estalis to treat the symptoms of menopause. It is commonly prescribed near the beginning stages of menopause when symptoms appear.

It contains two active ingredients: estradiol and norethisterone acetate. Estradiol is a form of estrogen that helps regulate a woman's reproductive system. Norethisterone acetate is a form of progestin, another hormone that plays a role in the menstrual cycle.


Fact Table

Formula

C22H28O3.C18H24O2

License

US DailyMed

Bioavailability

50% - 100%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Estradiol/norethisterone acetate

Elimination half-life

12-14 hours

Dosage (Strength)

LD 0.5/0.1mg 3 months, LD 1.0/0.5mg 1 month, 1.0/0.5mg 3 months

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Estalis

Protein binding

37- 61%

PubChem CID

none

MedlinePlus

a601041

ChEBI

-

ATC code

G03FA01

DrugBank

-

KEGG

-

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

The dosage forms are:

  • Estalis 140/50 mg patch
  • Estalis 250/50 mg patch

Estalis patches are applied twice weekly to rotating sites on the buttocks or abdomen. Each patch should be worn for 3-4 days of the week.

Your healthcare provider will determine the most appropriate dose for you based on your response to treatment.

Ingredients

The active ingredients in Estalis are estradiol and norethindrone acetate.

Interactions

Common interactions with Estalis may include the following:

  • Anastrozole
  • Cosyntropin
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone
  • Exemestane
  • Fexinidazole
  • Fusidic Acid (Systemic)
  • Growth Hormone Analogs
  • Hemin
  • MetyraPONE
  • Ospemifene

Cautions

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart disease before using Estalis. The medication can increase the risk of these conditions, especially in women over 35 or those with certain risk factors.

Estalis should only be used by women who have started menopause.

Side Effects

Tell your doctor if you experience the following while taking Estalis:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Abnormal pap smear
  • Acne vulgaris
  • Application site reaction
  • Arthralgia
  • Back pain
  • Breast hypertrophy
  • Bronchitis
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Emotional lability
  • Endometrial hyperplasia
  • Flatulence
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Headache
  • Hypermenorrhea
  • Infection
  • Insomnia
  • Leukorrhea
  • Limb pain
  • Mastalgia
  • Menstrual disease
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Ovarian cyst
  • Pain
  • Peripheral edema
  • Pharyngitis
  • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • Respiratory tract disease
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin rash
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Vaginal hemorrhage
  • Vaginitis
  • Viral infection
  • Vulvovaginal candidiasis
  • Weakness
  • Weight gain

References

  1. Estalis[package insert]. Dorval, Quebec: Novartis; 2014.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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