Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone
Generic name: esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone [ ess-TER-ih-fied-ESS-troe-jenz-and-METH-il-tes-TOS-te-rone ]
Brand names: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS, Estratest,
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Dosage form: oral tablet (0.625 mg-1.25 mg; 1.25 mg-2.5 mg)
Drug class:Sex hormone combinations
What is esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone?
Esterified estrogens are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries.
Methyltestosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.
Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or night sweats. esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone is usually given only short-term (such as 3 to 6 months).
Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe liver disease, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Estrogens may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, vagina, or liver.Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that
