conjugated estrogens(Premarin)
Estrogen (mixture of estrogen sulfates)
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪtɪd ˈɛstrədʒɪnz/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- conjugated estrogens
- Brand names
- Premarin
- Therapeutic class
- Estrogen (mixture of estrogen sulfates)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Use lowest effective dose for shortest time.
- Add progestin if uterus intact - prevents endometrial cancer.
- Report unexplained vaginal bleeding, leg swelling, chest pain, sudden severe headache.
- Annual breast exam and mammogram; gynecologic exam.
- Discontinue 4-6 weeks before elective surgery requiring prolonged immobilization (VTE risk).
Sources
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