Generic name:estradiol transdermal [ ES-tra-DYE-ole-tranz-DERM-al ]
Drug class:Estrogens
What is Climara?
Climara is a skin patch that contains an estrogen called estradiol. Estrogens are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries. Estrogens are necessary for many processes in the body.
Climara skin patches are used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.
Climara is also used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis, or to treat ovarian disorders.
Warnings
You should not use Climara if you have: liver disease, a bleeding disorder, unusual vaginal bleeding, history of a hormone-dependent cancer (such as breast, uterine, ovarian, or thyroid cancer), or if you have ever had a heart attack, stroke, a blood clot, or if you will be having major surgery.
Do not use Climara if you are pregnant.
Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Your doctor may prescribe a progestin to help lower this risk. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using Climara can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Estradiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.
Your doctor should check your progress on a regular basis to determine whether you should continue this treatment.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Climara if you are allergic to estradiol, if you are pregnant, or if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked;
liver disease;
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
a recent history of heart attack or stroke;
a history of hormone-dependent cancer (such as breast, uterine, ovarian, or thyroid cancer)...
