What is Delestrogen?
Delestrogen, also known as estrogen in females, is a hormone that regulates many bodily processes. Delestrogen can be used to relieve certain menopausal symptoms, such as burning or irritation and dry vaginal skin. The drug is used for a lack of estrogen caused by ovarian dysfunction, or hypogonadism. Injections of estradiol are given to men in order to relieve the symptoms of prostate cancer. Delestrogen only treats the symptoms associated with prostate cancer. Delestrogen can also be used in other ways not mentioned in the medication guide.
Side effects of Delestrogen
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue
Delestrogen may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Heart Attack Symptoms: chest pain, pressure, or pain that spreads to the jaw, shoulder, or neck; nausea; and sweating.
- Signs of stroke: sudden numbness, weakness, or headache (particularly on one side), slurred or shaky speech, or problems with balance or vision;
- Signs of blood clots include sudden vision loss, chest pain that stabs directly through, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or heat in both legs or sudden vision loss.
- You may experience swelling in the stomach or tenderness.
- Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes.
- Memory problems, confusion, and unusual behavior
- Unusual vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain
- A lump on your breast
- High levels of calcium are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased thirst. Other symptoms include muscle weakness, pain in the bones, fatigue, or a lack of energy.
Some of the common side effects associated with estrogen include:
- Breast pain
- Headache;
- Breakthrough bleeding, vaginal discharge or itching, changes to your period,
- Hair loss on the scalp
- Nausea, vomiting, bloating, and stomach cramps.
There may be other side effects. Call your doctor if experiencing side effects; alternatively contact FDA's Consumer Help Line at 1-800-FDA-1088 and report.
Similar/related drugs
Estradiol, Premarin, Estrace, Xtandi, Zytiga, Casodex, and Lynparza
Warnings
Do not take Delestrogen, even if it is prescribed to you, if: you are suffering from undiagnosed vaginal blood; you suffer from liver disease; or you plan on having major surgery. Avoid using it if pregnant. Delestrogen can increase the risk that you will develop a condition that may eventually lead to cancer of the uterus. Do not ignore any abnormal vaginal bleeding. Delestrogen is not recommended to treat stroke or heart disease.
Before you take this drug
Delestrogen should not be used if:
- Unusual vaginal bleeding not checked by your doctor
- Liver disease
- A history of a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
- A history of cancers of the breast, uterus, cervix, or vagina
You should not take estrogen while pregnant. Inform your doctor immediately if this happens. Delestrogen increases your chances of having a stroke or heart attack. If you suffer from diabetes, elevated cholesterol, or obesity, you may be at greater risk. Delestrogen is not recommended to treat heart disease, stroke, or dementia. This medicine can actually make you more susceptible.
If you've ever:
- Heart disease
- If you are pregnant or using hormones, it can cause liver damage or jaundice.
- A thyroid condition;
- Gallbladder Disease
- Kidney disease
- Asthma;
- Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
- Migraine headaches
- Lupus;
- Porphyria is a disorder of the genetic enzyme that can cause symptoms in the skin and nervous system.
- Endometriosis or uterine fibroid tumors;
- Calcium levels in the blood can be high or low.
- Hereditary Angioedema
Delestrogen can increase the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or uterine cancer. Speak to your doctor regarding this possibility. Delestrogen may slow down the production of breast milk. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding.
How to take Delestrogen?
Carefully review any instructions or guides included with your medication and follow their directions exactly.Follow the directions on your prescription label. Delestrogen injections are usually administered every two to four weeks, depending on the treatment. You can learn how to use this medication properly by consulting a healthcare professional. Please read and heed all directions that accompany your medication carefully.Delestrogen should not be used if the instructions are unclear. If you still have any questions, ask your pharmacist or doctor. As soon as it's time to administer it, only prepare and prepare an injection. If the color of your medicine changes or if it contains particles, do not use it. For new medication, call your pharmacist. Delestrogen can increase the risk that you will develop a condition that may eventually lead to uterine carcinoma. A progestin may be prescribed by your doctor to lower the risk. Any unusual bleeding in the vaginal area should be reported immediately. Delestrogen may be temporarily stopped if you are going to have major surgery or a long period of bedrest. You should let any doctor who treats you know that you use Delestrogen. Your doctor should perform regular check-ups to assess if using Delestrogen should continue, while monthly self examination for lumps in your breasts and annual mammograms should also take place when using this medicine. Stay away from both heat and moisture at room temperature. Do not reuse needles and syringes more than once and dispose of your sharps container safely by following local/state laws on proper disposal - being mindful not to leave pets or children access to it.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you missed your Delestrogen appointment, call your doctor to get instructions.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately if you suspect poison ingestion and seek immediate medical care.
What should be avoided?
Smoking is harmful. Delestrogen can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Grapefruit can interact with estrogen, causing unwanted side effects. Use grapefruit products sparingly.
Interaction with other drug
It is sometimes not safe to take certain drugs at the same time. It is possible that some drugs may affect the blood level of another drug you are taking, causing side effects to increase or making it less effective. Delestrogen can be affected by other drugs, such as prescription or over-the-counter medicines, herbal products, and vitamins. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are currently taking and those that you have started or stopped using.
