Conjugated estrogens and esterified estrogens are both combinations of estrogenic hormones used to treat menopausal symptoms, to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and as replacement therapy in other conditions of inadequate estrogen production. They are also used to treat some people with advanced breast and prostate cancers.
Drugs in this category include:
- Conjugated estrogens (Premarin®)
- Esterified estrogens (Estratab®, Menest®) (combinations Estratest®)
- Estropipate (Ogen®, Ortho-Est®)
- Ethinyl estradiol (Estinyl®)
- Diethylstilbestrol (Stilphostrol®)
- Dienestrol (Ortho Dienestrol®)
- Chlorotrianisene (Tace®)
- Estradiol cypionate (Depo-Estradiol®, Depogen®, Dura-Estrin®, Estra-D®, Estro-Cyp®, Estroject-LA®, Estronol-LA®)
- Estradiol (Estrace®, Alora® Transdermal, Climara® Transdermal, Vivelle® Transdermal)
- Synthetic conjugated estrogens (Cenestin®)
| For interactions involving a specific Estrogen, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving an Estrogen for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. |
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2006-09-07
