Activella - Estradiol/norethindrone - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Activella.
• Activella
• ess-truh-DYE-all/nor-ETH-in-drone

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, unusual weight change (gain or loss), swelling or bloating, skin spots, hair loss, breast tenderness, or difficulty wearing contact lenses may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• This combination estrogen/progesterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication is used to treat various female medical conditions caused by a natural decrease in these hormones (for example,"hot flashes" with menopause, vaginal/vulvar dryness), as well as to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis).
• There are several medications (for example, raloxifene or bisphosphonates) that are safe and effective to prevent or treat bone loss.
• These medicines should be considered for use before estrogen/progestin HRT therapy for osteoporosis.
• If you have other medical conditions as well, and are prescribed estrogen/progestin HRT for more than one condition, consult your doctor about your treatment plan and its options.
• Combination HRT should not be used to prevent heart disease.
• This medication is not recommended for women who have had their uterus removed (hysterectomy).
• Estrogen hormones alone are recommended in those cases.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually once daily, or as directed by your doctor.
• Try to take this medication at the same time each day.
• Doing so may help you to remember to take it.
• This medication should be used for the shortest possible length of time, so you obtain the benefits and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term treatment.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule; do not double the dose to catch up.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used to regulate your menstrual cycle.

Activella Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Read Before Using Activella (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding.

Activella Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, potassium levels, breast exams, pelvic exams) should be performed to monitor for serious side effects.
• The breast exams should be monthly (self exam) and yearly (professional exam).
• A manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription.
• Read the information carefully; if any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.