Depo-Estradiol IM
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (ES-tra-DYE-ol sip-EYE-oh-nate)
Depo-Estradiol 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.
How To Use Depo-Estradiol IM
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using estradiol cypionate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Inject this medication into a muscle, usually every 3 to 4 weeks or as directed by your doctor.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of certain medications in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly. It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after 5 days.
