Valergen 20 IM
Generic Name: ESTRADIOL VALERATE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (ES-tra-DYE-ol VAL-er-ate)
Valergen 20 IM Uses
This medication is a female estrogen hormone and is usually
given to women who no longer produce the amount of estrogen they
produced before menopause. It is a very effective treatment for
reducing a common menopause symptom (intense feelings of warmth and
sweating known as hot flashes). If you need treatment only for
vaginal menopause symptoms (e.g., vaginal dryness), products
applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before
medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or
injected.
Certain estrogen products may also be used to prevent bone loss
(osteoporosis) in people at high risk who cannot take non-estrogen
drugs. There are several other medications (e.g., raloxifene,
bisphosphonates such as alendronate) that are safe and effective to
prevent or treat bone loss. These medicines should be considered
for use before estrogen treatment.
Certain estrogen products may also be used to treat certain
cancers in men and women (e.g., certain types of metastatic breast
cancer, prostate cancer) and other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
How To Use Valergen 20 IM
This medication is given by injection into a muscle every 4
weeks. Certain conditions require injections every 1-2 weeks. The
dosage depends on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Be sure to follow your doctor's exact directions for using this
medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions.
Before using, check this product visually for particles or
discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. If
stored at low temperatures, crystal may form in the liquid. To
dissolve these crystals, simply warm the product to room
temperature prior to use.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your
pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions.
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