Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol
Uses of Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol
Dydrogesterone + oestradiol is used to help treat hot flushes and other menopausal problems in postmenopausal women.
How Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol Works
It works by replacing two imporatant hormone which are estrogen and progesterone.
Side Effects of Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol
Headache, Abdominal Pain, Back Pain
Warnings
Kidney Use With Care
Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease as it can cause fluid retention and its effect of usage on renal impairment patients has not been studied enough. Please consult your doctor before using it.
Alcohol Safe
There is no known interaction between Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol with alcohol.
Pregnancy Limited Data
Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol is not indicated for usage during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs during use of Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol, the preparation should be withdrawn immediately. Please consult your doctor before using it.
Driving Generally Safe
Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol should not affect alertness or driving ability.
Liver Use With Care
Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease as in cause disturbances in liver enzymes. Dose adjustment of Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol may be needed. It is contraindicated in past history in liver disease. Please consult your doctor before using it.
Lactation Not Advisable
Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol reduces production of breast milk. Hence, other contraceptive method aside from Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol should be considered until the nursing mother has completely weaned her child. Excretion of Dydrogesterone + Oestradiol into breast milk is in minimal amounts and may possibly affect the child.
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
