Premarin 0.625mg (Generic)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Premarin 0.625mg (Generic) contains a mixture of estrogen hormones. It is used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes, changes in and around the vagina, and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen (hypoestrogenism). This medicine is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) after menopause.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Conjugated estrogens tablet is also used to treat symptoms of breast and prostate cancer that have spread through the body in men and women. It is also used to treat certain conditions in women before menopause if their ovaries do not make enough estrogen naturally.

HOW TO USE?

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, Ear congestion, Loss of voice, Nasal congestion, Sore throat, Abdominal or stomach pain and tenderness, Acid or sour stomach, Anxiety, Belching, Bloody stools, Blurred vision, Breast tenderness, enlargement, pain, or discharge, Change in vaginal discharge, Change in vision, Changes in skin color, Chest pain or discomfort, Clay-colored stools, Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple, Constipation, Dark urine, Diarrhea, Difficulty with speaking, Dimpling of the breast skin, Dizziness or lightheadedness, Double vision, Fainting, Fast heartbeat, Full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach, Heartburn, Hives, Hoarseness, Inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles, Inability to speak, Inverted nipple, Lump in the breast or under the arm, Migraine headache, Pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis, Painful or tender cysts in the breasts, Pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back, Persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple, Poor insight and judgment, Problems with memory or speech, Rash, Rectal bleeding, Redness of the skin, Redness or swelling of the breast, Shortness of breath, Slow speech, Sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal, Stomach discomfort or upset, Sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing, Sweating, Swelling of the abdominal or stomach area, Swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet, Tightness in the chest, Trouble walking, Troubled breathing or swallowing, Vaginal bleeding, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Wheezing, Yellow eyes or skin.

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

PRECAUTIONS:                                                                                                      

Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Using large doses of this medicine over a long period of time may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, dementia, breast cancer, or uterine cancer. If you still have your uterus (womb), ask your doctor if you should also use a progestin medicine. Your risk of heart disease or stroke from this medicine is higher if you smoke, if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are using this medicine before any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment. Using this medicine alone may increase your risk of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Check with your doctor right away if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while you are using this medicine. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if severe headache or sudden loss of vision or any other change in vision occurs while you are using this medicine. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist. This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash; itching; hoarseness; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, mouth, or throat while you are using this medicine.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases: Amifampridine, Bupropion, Donepezil, Etoricoxib, Ginseng, Levothyroxine, Licorice, Tipranavir. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS:

You may take this medicine with or without food. It is important that you eat a well-balanced diet with an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products). It is recommended that you receive calcium and vitamin D supplements while receiving this medicine.

HOW TO STORE:

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Oestrogens & Progesterones & Related Synthetic Drugs.