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Angeliq contains female hormones, used as a hormone replacement in some cases. To learn more about how to use and use the drug, please refer to the article below.
1. Angeliq . drug effects
Angeliq brand name drugs of Estradiol and Drospirenone. The main ingredient of Angeliq contains Estradiol 1mg and Drospirenone 2mg, the drug is in the form of film-coated tablets. Drospirenone is a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation and regulate menstruation. Estradiol is also a female hormone involved in the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system.
The combination of these two female hormones is used as a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal symptoms in women including:
Vasomotor symptoms (such as flushing, sweating foul), insomnia, depression, nervous stimulation; Genital atrophy caused by a lack of endogenous estrogen production due to natural menopause. Hypogonadism, post-oophorectomy, or in cases of primary ovarian failure in women have an intact uterus. Angeliq is also indicated for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
2. When should Angeliq not be used?
Angeliq should not be used in one of the following cases:
There is a history of allergy to any of its ingredients. Current undiagnosed vaginal bleeding excluding malignancy; Have coronary artery disease ; Bleeding disorders, kidney disease, liver disease; Adrenal dysfunction; Will perform major surgery; Have high blood triglycerides; If you have had a hysterectomy or if you have ever had a heart attack or stroke; Cancer of the breast, uterus, cervix or vagina. Do not use Angeliq for women who are pregnant and should not breast-feed while taking the drug.
3. How to use and dose Angeliq
How to take the drug:
For women who have not used estrogen before or who are switching from continuous combined oral contraceptives can start treatment with Angeliq at any time. Women switching from hormone replacement therapy should complete the current cycle of treatment before starting treatment with the drug. Each pack has 28 tablets to use for 28 days of treatment. Continuous use, that is, taking the next pack as soon as the previous pack is finished without a date to stop taking the pill. Swallow the tablet whole with a little water before or after a meal. It's best to take your medicine at the same time every day, for it to work best and to avoid forgetting it. Dosage: Take 1 pill per day.
Missed dose and overdose:
In case of forgetting to take a medicine: In case of forgetting to take a medicine, it should be taken as soon as you remember it as soon as possible. If the missed dose is more than 12 hours, do not take the missed pill. Note not to forget many times in a row. If you forget to take a few pills, you will notice that irregular menstrual bleeding may occur. Overdose: In some women, an overdose of the drug can cause nausea, vomiting, and unusual bleeding. There is currently no specific antidote for overdose and treatment is mainly symptomatic.
4. Side effects when taking Angeliq
Common side effects of taking Angeliq may include: Headache, mood swings; itching, vaginal discharge, changes in your menstrual cycle, sudden bleeding; breast pain; nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain; Water retention causes edema, weight gain.
Serious side effects can occur, if you see you need to call your doctor immediately: Heart attack symptoms such as pain or tightness in the chest, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, sweating. signs of a stroke such as sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache and pain, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance; signs of a blood clot such as sudden vision loss, pain in your chest, feeling short of breath, coughing up blood, pain or heat in one or both legs; swelling, rapid weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes...
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Angeliq: hives; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
5. Notes when taking Angeliq
Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor about any allergies and medical conditions you have, especially conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular events and affect the use of the drug such as:
Increased blood pressure, lipid metabolism disorders, diabetes, Overweight obesity, smoking Thyroid disorders; Gallbladder disease ; Jaundice caused by pregnancy or taking hormonal drugs; Asthma; Epilepsy or other seizure disorder; Migraine headaches; lupus erythematosus ; Endometriosis or uterine fibroids; high blood calcium or potassium, or low blood sodium; Hereditary angioedema this is an immune system disorder; Porphyria: This is an inherited enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system. Drug interactions can occur when combining this drug with certain medications such as: antibiotics, anti-inflammatory pain relievers, some medications to lower blood pressure, etc. You should tell your doctor any medications you are taking. use.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of children. Do not use the medicine if it has expired or shows signs of deterioration.
Angeliq is a drug used in hormone replacement therapy, used under the direction of a doctor. Therefore, before using the patient should consult a doctor to use the drug to bring the best treatment effect.
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