Activella (Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 22, 2012

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Activella Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Activella Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Activella® Estradiol (E2) Structural Formula Illustration

Activella (estradiol, norethindrone acetate) 1.0 mg/0.5 mg and 0.5 mg/0.1 mg are indicated in women who have a uterus for the:

1. Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.

2. Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, therapy should only be considered for women at significant risk of osteoporosis and non-estrogen medications should be carefully considered.

The mainstays for decreasing the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis are weight bearing ...

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What is Activella Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Activella Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking estradiol and norethindrone and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
shortness of breath or pain in the chest;
a painful, red, swollen leg;
abnormal vaginal bleeding;
pain, swelling, or tenderness in the abdomen;
severe headache or vomiting, dizziness, faintness or changes in vision or speech;

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What is Activella Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Activella Consumer Information: Uses

This medication contains 2 female hormones: an estrogen (such as conjugated estrogen, estradiol) and a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, norgestimate). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. The progestin in this medication helps to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus which can be caused by using estrogen. Women who have had their uterus removed do not need the progestin and therefore should not use this combination medication.

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