Estradiol Norethindrone
· Trade Name
Activella
· Generic Name
ESTRADIOL NORETHINDRONE
· Drug Class
Estrogen and Progestin combination medication
Hormone replacement medication
· How It Works
Medication binds to estrogen receptors
Medication transforms proliferative into secretory endometrium.
· Serious Side Effects
clot formation
high blood pressure
heart attack
stroke
uterine hyperplasia
uterine fibroid enlargement
cholestatic jaundice
gallbladder disease
pancreatitis
ischemic colitis
hepatic hemangioma stimulation
depression
dementia
migraine
seizure exacerbation
asthma exacerbation
porphyria aggravation
allergic reactions
breast cancer
ovarian cancer
endometrial cancer
· Common Side Effects
stomachache
nausea
vomiting
vaginal bleeding
breast changes
breast pain
cervical secretion changes
fluid retention
high blood pressure
headache
migraine
libido changes
vision changes
weight changes
mood changes
pain with menstartion
vaginal candidiasis
glucose intolerance
rash
hair loss
increase in body hair
Posted on March 29, 2009
