2274 Sex Hormones and their Modulators
Oestrogens are metabolised in the liver. A variety of vat; Estring; Estrofem N; Femoston mono; Oestrogel; menet; Climodien; Cyclocurt; Estalis Sequit; Estalist; Estan sulfate and glucuronide conjugates are formed, and these Progynova; Sandrenat; Systen; Vagifem; Zumenont; Thai.: CH dron Prolongatumt; Estracombt; Eviana; Fern 7 Sequit; are excreted in the urine and the bile. Those excreted in the mara; Divigel; Ediol; Estrofem; Oestrogel; Postmenop; Progy Femoston Continu; Femoston; Femphascyl Continu; Femphas bile undergo enterohepatic recycling or are excreted in the nont; Progynova; Vagifemt; Turk.: Aerodiol; Akrofolline; CH cyl; loa; Kliogest; Lafarnme; Naemist; Novofem; Qlaira; faeces. mara; Estraderm; Estramon; Estrava; Estrofem; Fern 7; Femijel; Trisequens; Zoely; Norw.: Activelle; Climodient; Cliovelle; UK: References to the pharmacokinetics of estradioFA and Vagifem; Bedol; CHmaval; Elleste-Solo; Estraderm; Estra Estalis Sekvenst; Estalis; Eviana; Indivina; Kliogestt; Novofem; dot; Estring: Evorel; Fematrixt; FemSeven; Oestrogel; Qlaira; Sequidot; Trisekvens; Zoely; NZ: Clianet; Fernoston; other oestrogens. 5•6 Progynova; Sandrena; Vagifem; Zumenon; Ukr. : Divigel Kliogest; Kliovance; Nuvelle; Trisequens; Philipp.: Angeliq; Cli I. Kuhnz W, et a!. Pharmacokinetics of estradioL free and total estrone, in (.UnsnrenL); Estramon (3CTpaMoH); Oestrogel (3crpo}KeJIL); men 28; Femostont; Kliogest; Pol. : Activelle; Alpicort E; Angel young women following single intravenous and oral administration of 17 -estradioL Armeimittelfo rschung 1993; 43: 966-73. Progynova (ITporHHOBa); USA: Alora; Climara; Delestrogen; iq; Climen; Cliovelle; Cyclo-Progynova; Divina; Diviseq; Estalis f3 depGynogen; Depogen; Divigel; Elestrin; Esclimt; Estrace; Sequit; Estalis; Estracomb; Fern 7 Combi; Femoston Conti; 2. Schubert W, et al. Pharmacokinetic evaluation of oral 17 J3 -oestradiol and two different fat soluble analogues in ovariectomized women. Eur J Estraderm; Estrasorb; Estring; Estrogel; Evamist; FemPatch; Femoston Mini; Femoston; Gynodian Depott; Indivina; Klima Clin Pharmacal 1993; 44: 563-8. Femring; Femtrace; Gynodiol; Menostar; Minivelle; Vagifem; norm; Kliogest; Novofem; Qlaira; Systen Conti; Systen Sequi; 3. Baker VL Alternatives to oral estrogen replacement: transdermal Valergen; Vivelle; Venez.: Aerodiol; Climadenn; Estradot; Estro Trisequens; Port.: Activelle; Allurene; Angeliq; Avadene; Cli patches, percutaneous gels, vaginal creams and rings, implants, other gel; FemSeven; Progynova. men; Climodien; Dilena; Estalis Sequi; Estalis; Estracombt; methods of delivery. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 1994; 21: 271-9. l/5; 4. Price TM, et al. Single-dose pharmacokinetics of sublingual versus oral Femoston Femoston; Femsete Combi; Femsete Eva; Klio 89: Multi-ingredient Preparations. Arg. : Activelle; Angeliq; Atrimon; gest; Lafamme; Naemis; Novofem; Nuvelle; Progyluton; Qlaira; administration of micronized 17 S -estradiol. Obstet Gynecol 1997; 340-5. Ciclocur; Climene; Cristerona; Cydofem; Disequens; Dos Dias Trisequens; Rus.: Angeliq (AH)f(eJIMK); Climen (KrrHMeH); Climo 5. Stumpf PG. Pharmacokinetics of estrogen. Obstet Gynecol 1990; 75 N; Eos; Equifem; Estalis Sequit; Estalist; Estracombt; Estragest; dien (K.JrnMO.UlieH); Cyclo-Progynova (I.Vumo-nporHHOBa); Divina (suppl}: 9S-14S. Evorel Conti; Evorel Sequi; Farludiol Ciclo; Farludiol; Fempack; ()l;nBnHa); Diviseq ()l;HBMCeK); Divitren (,UnBnTPeH)f; Femoston 6. O'Connell MB. Pharmacokinetk and pharmacologic variation between Gadofem; Gynodian Depot; Hosterona; Kliogest; Lubriderm; ('i); Femoston (:Jf,.il[);Lunella (fl�); Evorel Sequi; Femapakt; Femoston Conti; Femoston; FemSe max; Estrofem; Linoladiol N; Neofollin; Octodiolt; Oestrogel; Novofem; Trisequens (t!\'�W);Yi Wei Xian (�MHIU);Cz.: Acti ven Conti; FemSeven Sequi; Hormonin; Indivina; Kliofem; Riselle; Systen; Vagifem; Denm.: Climarat; Divigel; Estrevat; velle; Alpicon F; Angeliq; Climen; Divina; Diviseq; Estalis Kliovance; Novofem; Nuvelle Continuous; Nuvellet; Qlaira; Estring; Estrofem; Estrogel; Evorel; Femanest; Progynon; Systen Sequit; Estalist; Femoston Conti; Femoston Mini; Femoston; Tridestra; Trisequens; Zoely; Ukr.: Angeliq (AH)f(eJIHK); Climen Conti; Vagifem; Vivelle Dot; Fin.: Climara; Dermestrilt; Divigel; Folivirin; Gynodian Depot; Gynovel; Indivina; Kliane; Klimo (I0mMeH); Divina (,UHBHHa)t; Femoston (Norethisterone Acetate Tablets; Estradiol est; Oesclim; Oestrogel; Progynon; Systen; Vagifem; Hong Angeliq; Avadene; Climaston; Climaston; Climene; Climodiene; and Norethisterone Tablets; Estradiol Injection; Estradiol Kong: Dermestrilt; Estradermt; Estreva; Estrofem; Oestrogel; Divina; Duova; Kliogest; Novofemme; Qlaira; Trisequens; Ger.: Transdennal Patches; Progynovat; Vagifem; Hung.: Calidiolt; Dermestril; Divigel; Activelle; Alpicon F; Angeliq; Climen; Climodien; Clionara; USP 36: Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate Tablets; Estradiol Estradermt; Estramont; Estrapatcht; Estrimax; Estrofem; Fem Cliovelle; Crinohermal fern; Cyclo-Progynova N; CycloOstrogy Cypionate Injection; Estradiol Tablets; Estradiol Transdermal Sevent; linoladiol N; Oestrogelt; Vagifem; India: Divigel; E2; nal; Estalis Sequit; Estragest; Fern 7 Combi; Fern 7 Conti; System; Estradiol Vaginal Cream; Estradiol Vaginal Inserts; Estraderm; Estrofem; ETS; Evalon; Oestrogel; Indon.: Estrevat; Femoston Conti; Femoston; Giandat; Gynamont; Gynodian Estradiol Valerate Injection. Fern 7f; Progynova; Irl. : Aerodiolt; Climara; Dermestril; Divi Depot; Indivina; Klimonorm; Kliogest N; Lafamme; Linoladiol gel; Epiestrolt; Estradennt; Estradot; Estrevat; Estrofem; Evor H N; Mericomb; Merigest; Novofem; Osmilt; Ostronara; Qlaira; el; Fematab; Oestrogel; Vagifem; Israel: Estradermt; Estrofem; Sequidot; Sisare 28f; Sisaret; Trisequens; Wellnara; Gr.: Acti Estrapronicate (r!NN! Evorel; Oestrodoset; Oestrogel; Progynova; Vagifem; Ital. : velle; Angeliq; Climodien; Cyclacur; Divina; Estalis Sequi; Esta Armonil; Chmara; Dermestril; Epheliat; Epiestrol; Esclimat; lis Sequidot; Estalis; Estopause; Estracomb TIS; Femaston; Klio �S!faprol\lcato;Estr apron!catuh1;· ;7crpanpok>'Kat. Estraderm; Estrodose; Estrofem; FemSeven; Gelestra; Ginaikos; gest; Nuvelle; Qlaira; Systen Conti; Systen Sequi; Trisequens; ()E;stradlol 17-I'Hcotinate. 3-proplonate. Progynova; Sandrena; Systen; Vagifem; Zerella; Malaysia: Divi� Hong Kong: Activelle; Angeliq; Climen 28t; Cyclofem; Dilenat; . gel; Oestrogel; Progynova; Mex. : Armistort; Benzo-Ginestryl; Estracombt; Femoston Contit; Femoston; Hormpnint; Klio C2,Hy,N(),=o433,S 0\5 � 4J4(Xi!0-9. Climaderm; Essventia; Estradermt; Estramon; Estreva; Evorel; gest; Novofem; Trisequens; Hung. : Activelle; Alpicort F; Angel Fern 7; Ginedisc; Oestrogel; Primogyn; Sandrena; Systen; Mon.: iq; Climent; Divina; Estracombt; Estragest; Femoston; FemSe 1/N/t ·�•. BC62 iAC03L Estreva; Femsept; Neth.: Aerodiol; Cetura; Climarat; Dermes ven Cornbit; Indivina; Klimonorm; Kliogest; Novofem; trilt; Estradermt; Estradot; Estrevat; Estrofem; Fern 7f; Meno Pausogest; Qlaira; Triaklim; Trisequens; Tulita; India: Irnplant; Ovestalt; Progynova; Systen; Vagifem; Zumenon; Kernicetine Anti ozena; Mixogen; Indon.: Angeliq; Climen 28; Profile Norw. : Climarat; Estradot; Estring; Evorel; Progynova; Cyclo-Progynova; Cyclofemt; Femoston; Mediolt; Renodiol; Estrapronicate is a derivative of estradiol (p. 227!.1) with Vagifem; NZ: Aerodiolt; Climara; Estraderm; Estradot; Estro Irl.: Activelle; Allurenet; Angeliq; Estalis Sequit; Estalist; nicotinic acid. It has been used as an ingredient of a fem; Femtran; Progynova; Vagifem; Philipp. : Climara; Estro Estracombit; Evorel Conti; Femoston Conti; Femoston; FemSe combined preparation with an anabolic steroid and a fem; Progynova; Vagifem; Pol. : Calidiol; Climara; Divigel; ven Conti; FemSeven Sequit; Femurest-Conti; Indivina; IOA; progestogen for osteoporosis. Estraderm; Estradot; Estrapatcht; Estreva; Estrofem; Estro Kliogest; Naemist; Novofem; Qlaira; Trisequens; Zoely; Israel: plastt; Fern 7; Oesclim; Progynova; Systen; Vagifem; Port. : CH Activelle; Angeliq; Eviana; Evorel Conti; Evorel Sequi; Kliogest; mara; Dermestril; Epiestrol; Estraderm; Estradot; Estrapatch; Novofem; Progyluton; Qlair; Trisequens; Ital.: Activelle; Angel Estreva; Estrofem; Femringt; Femsete; Oestrodoset; Vagifem; iq; Climen; Combiseven; Estalis Sequi; Estracombt; Femity; Estriol (BAN, r/NNM) Rus.: (KrrnMapa); ()J;nBnreJib); Zumenon; Climara Divigel Estri Femoston Conti; Femoston; Filena; Gynodian Depot; Klaira; Estrioli: Estr!olls; t;s triolum: . Fol!ic(ll;>r Hormone Hydrale; max (3cTpnMaKc); Estrofem (3c-rpo¢eM); Oestrogel (3c1pO)f(eJIL); Malaysia: · Kliogest; Menovis; Naemis; Pausene; Trisequens; OesrrioJ; Ostriol: Oszt riol; Theelol; Progynova (TipornHoBa); S.Afr. : Climara; Estraderm; Estradot; Activelle; Angeliq; Climen; Duogynon; Femoston Conti; 3c:rpv.ov. 85tra-1,3,5\10)ctr!enec3,l6o, 1 7S·triol; · Estring; Estro-Pause; Estrofem; Evorel; Femigel; Primogyn Femoston; Progyluton; Mex. : Anafertin; Angeliq; Avaden; Bino Depott; Progynova; Vagifem; Singapore: Divigel; Estraderm; dian; Cliane; Climene; Cyclofemina; Damax; Despamen; Dile Ci�K240r288A Estring; Estrofem; Menostar; Oestrogel; Progynova; Vagifem; na; Estalist; Estracomb; Evorel Conti; Genofort; Gravidinona; O\S �. SOc27· 1:' Spain: Absorlentt; Alcis; Dermestrilt; Endominat; Esprasonet; Lutalmin; Lutoginestryl F; Mesigyna; Metrigen Fuerte; Nosti ATC� G03CA04, Estradenn; Estradot; Estrapatcht; Estroffikt; Evopad; Meriestra; dyn; Patector; Perludil; Perlutal; Prefest; Primoson-F; Proger-F; AJC Ve t- 0G030\04; QC../J 3C6J 6. Oestraclin; Progynova; Vagifem; Swed.: Climarat; Divigel; Progyluton; Totelle Continuo; Totelle Secuencial; Xofemina; UN/I FB33459R8!;. Estradot; Evorel; Femanest; Oesclirnt; Oestring; Progynon; Yectames; Mon.: FemseptCornbi; Femseptevo; Naemis; Zoely; - Vagifem; Switz. : Climara; Divigel; Estradot; Estramont; Estre- Neth.: Activelle; Allurenet; Angeliq; Climaston Continu; Cli- Pharmacopoeias, In Bur, (see p, vii), Jpn, and us.
All cross-references refer to entries in Volume A 2275
Ph. Eur. 8: (Estriol). A white or almost white crystalline Estrone (BAN. rtNNJ powder. Practically insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in Adverse Effects and Precautions - - alcohol. E�tro�:_- tst��ha; ",ESt(oni; _ Estrr;m t..trn; -Foil'cuHna;- FoJHcvJar As for oestrogens in general (see Estradiol, p. 2273.2). See Hormone; Foll culiD; Ketohydroxyoestrin: also under Hormone Replacement Therapy, p. 2246.3. USP 36: (Estriol). A white or practically white, odourless, i crystalline powder. Insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in 3crpoH. alcohol; soluble in acetone, in chloroform, in dioxan, in $-Hydroxye>tra'1,3,5(10)-trien-1 7-one, ether, and in vegetable oils. Store in airtight containers. C$H2202�270.4 See under Hormone Replacement Therapy, p. 2251.1. CAS -. 53 · liP Estriol Sodium Succinate (BAN, rtNNMI !\TC�. GOJ0\01. P epa a ons r r ti ...... ATC \fet +- OGO,l0\07, QGGEC(04. .. . E?triol, Succinate Sodique d'; . Estriol, sucdr\ato sodiC() de; ProprietaryPreparations (details are given in Volume B) . Uil/11 � 2019HA706A. Natrii Succinas; O<:strio!,Sodiuf\) Sucdnate;.Succinato Estrioli Austral.: Genoral; Ogent; s6dico ..de es riol; Pharmacopoeias. In US. Single-ingredient Preparations. 3CTp!4o/la.Harpvm CyKUI&I�T. · t . Canad. : Ogen; Indon.: Ogent; S.Afr. : Ortho-Est; UK: Oisodium.. . 3-hydroxyestra-1 ,3,5(10Hrie""-16.q.1 7f3-diyl USP 36: (Estrone). Odourless, small white crystals or white · Harmogent; USA: Ogen. uccinate. to creamy-white crystalline powder. Practically insoluble in water; soluble 1 in 250 of alcohol and 1 in 110 of chloroform PharmacopoeialPreparations C2r,H)0Na20,=S325 BP 2014: at 15 degrees; soluble 1 in 50 of boiling alcohol, I in 33 of Estropipate Tablets; C4S- 113.22"4. USP 36: Estropipate Tablets; Estropipate Vaginal Cream. ATC �. Gb3CA04. boiling acetone, 1 in 145 of boiling benzene, and 1 in 80 of I Vet ""':' OGOJ0\04. boiling chloroform; soluble in 50 of acetone at 50 degrees; ATC soluble in dioxan and in vegetable oils; slightly soluble in U/VI/ .�.64ll00CU6.5. solutions of fixed alkali hydroxides. Store in airtight containers at a temperature of 25 degrees, excursions Estriol Succinate !BAN, rtNNI permitted between 15 degrees and 30 degrees. Protect from light. Estriol. Su.:cinat<:: d'; Estnol,. succir;ato de; EstrioH SucCir\i!S; Estrio!isuksinaatti; Estriolsuccinat; Oestriol S.uccinate( S.ucci es\(lol; 3tTP>' na · Profile hato de I) CyKL(HHar. . 3-Hydroxyestra71;3,5(1 O) ·t�iene�l.6'a,17p-diyl Estrone is a naturally occurring oestrogen with actions and SUCciflate). uses similar to those described for estradiol (see p. 2271.1). t,c!-tJz0�; ;188;5 For menopausal HRT (see p. 2244. 1) estrone has been CAS .�. 514-68'.1' given orally at a dose of 1.4 to 2.8 mg daily in a cyclical or continuous regimen, as a combination product with ATe- G()3(:AQ4 ATC Vet -' 0GiJ.KA04. estradiol and estriol (see p. 2274.3). Estrone bas also been UN!/ +-. AS!JK2DY03. given by intramuscular injection in oily solutions and aqueous suspensions. When used specifically for meno pausal atrophic vaginitis, estrone has been given vaginally. NOTE. Compounded preparations of ethinylestradiol may be Profile If used in women with a uterus, estrone by any route should represented by the following names: Co-cyprindiol (BAN)-ethinylestradiol 35 parts and Estriol is a naturally occurring oestrogen with actions and be given with a progestogen. • cyproterone acetate 2000 parts (w/w). uses similar to those described for estradiol (p. 2271.1). It is used for menopausal HRT (p. 2244. 1). When P..r�P.?.r?_ti?.n.� Pharmacopoeias. In Chin., Bur. (see p. vii), Int., Jpn, and US. oestrogens are given to women with a uterus, a progestogen Ph. Eur. 8: (Ethinylestradiol). A white to slightly yellowish (details are given in Volume B) is required, particularly if used long term. Oral doses of Proprietary Preparations white, crystalline powder. It shows polymorphism. estriol 4 to 8 mg daily may be used initially, followed by a Single-ingredient Preparations. Canad. : Estragyn; USA: Practically insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol; gradual reduction to the lowest effective dose. Estriol has trone. dissolves in dilute alkaline solutions. Protect from light. also been given with other natural oestrogens such as Hong Kong: Hormonint; Mon.: USP 36: (Ethinyl Estradiol). A white to creamy white, estradiol and estrone (see below); usual doses of estriol have Multi-ingredient Preparations. Synergon; Port.: Gretalvite; Spain: Cicatral; Grietalgen; Thai.: odour!ess, crystalline powder. Insoluble in water; soluble in ranged from about 0.25 to 2 mg daily. Estriol may be used Metharmon-Ft; Turk.: Synergon; UK: Hormonin. alcohol, in chloroform, in ether, in vegetable oils, and in intravaginally for the short-term treatment of menopausal solutions of fixed alkali hydroxides. Store in nonmetallic atrophic vaginitis and kraurosis vulvae. A dose of Pharmacopoeial Preparations airtight containers. Protect from light. 500micrograms may be given as a 0.01% or 0.1% cream USP 36: Estrone Injectable Suspension. or as a pessary; initial treatment may be given once daily, then reduced to twice each week. Uses and Administration Estriol has also been given orally for infertility Estropipate !BANI Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen with actions similar (p. 2253.1) caused by poor cervical penetration, in a dose to those of estradiol (see p. 2271.2). of 1 to 2 mg daily on days 6 to 15 of the menstrual cycle. The Estropipato; Piperazl�e • Estrone Sulfate; Piperazine Oestrone It is frequently used as the oestrogenic component of dose may be increased if necessary each month, until an Sulphat;o: 3androgen Synapause Et; Xapro; Gr.: Ovestin; Hung.: Estrokad; Ortho Estropipate is a semisynthetic conjugate of estrone with Gynest; Ovestin; Indon.: Ovestin; Irl.: Ortho-Gynestt; Ovestin; cyproterone is used for the hormonal treatment of acne Israel: Ortho-Gynest; Ovestin; !tal. : Colpogyn; Ortho Gynest piperazine that is used for menopausal HRT (see p. 2244.2). (p. 1682.2) and hirsutism (p. 2262.1), particularly when Depot; Ovestint; Trofogin; Jp n: Estriel; Mex. : Ortho-Gynest; Its action is due to estrone (see above) to which it is contraception is also required (see Uses and Administration, Ovestin; Sinapause; Neth.: Synapause-E3; Norw. : Ovesterin; hydrolysed in the body. under Cyproterone Acetate, p. 2261.2). NZ: Ovestin; Philipp.: Ovestin; Pol.: Oekolp; Ortho-Gynest; Estropipate is given orally for the short-term treatment of Ethinylestradiol has also been used for menopausal Ovestin; Port. : Ovestin; Pausigin; Rus.: Estrokad (3cTpoKa,n:); menopausal symptoms in doses ranging from 0. 75 to 3 mg HRT (p. 2244.2), although natural oestrogens are usually Ovestin (Osecnm); S.Afr. : Synapause; Spain: Ovestinon; Swed. : daily, given cyclically or continuously; doses up to 6 mg preferred. Oral doses of I 0 to 50 micrograms daily have been Ovesterin; Switz. : Oestro-Gynaedron; Ortho-Gynest; Ovestin; daily have also been given cyclically. Daily doses such as given cyclically (with a progestogen in women with a Thai.: Ovestin; Turk.: Ovestin; UK: Gynest; Ortho-Gynestt; 0. 75 mg cyclically or 1.5 mg continuously may be given for uterus), but preparations providing lower doses of 2.5 or Ovestin; Ukr.: Ovestin (OsecTHH); Venez.: Ortho-Gynest; the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, but 5 micrograms daily are also available. Ovestin. oestrogen therapy is generally reserved for women who For the treatment of female hypogonadism, doses of I 0 Multi-ingredient Preparations. Arg.: Tropivag Plus; Austria: are at significant risk and who cannot be given to 50 micrograms daily on a cyclical basis have been used. Gynoflor; Belg.: Gynoflor; Cz. : Gynoflor; Fr.: Florgynal; Trophi non-hormonal treatment. In women with a uterus For the palliative treatment of prostate cancer gil; Ger.: CycloOstrogynal; Gynoflor; Hong Kong: Gynoflor; estropipate should be used with a progestogen. Estropipate (p. 712.3) doses of 150micrograms to l.5mg have been Hormonint; Hung.: Gynoflor; Ital. : Donaflor; Malaysia: Gyno has also been used short term for menopausal atrophic given daily. Etbinylestradiol has also been used for flor; Pol. : Gynoflor; Port. : Gynoflor; Rus.: Gynoflor E (fl:mo¢nop vaginitis as a vaginal cream containing 0. 15%; 2 to 4g of palliation of malignant neoplasms of the breast (p. 702.1) 3); Switz. : Gynoflor; Thai.: Gynoflor; Turk.: Gynoflor; UK: cream is applied daily. In the treatment of female in postmenopausal women. Hormonin; Ukr.: Gynoflor (fiHo¢Jiop). hypogonadism, castration, and primary ovarian failure, Pharmacopoeial Preparations estropipate is given orally in doses of 1.5 to 3 mg daily, in a Administration in children. Although unlicensed in the BP 2014: Estriol Cream. cyclical regimen; higher doses of up to 9 mg daily given UK for use in children, the BNFC does include doses of cyclically have also been used. ethinylestradiol. An initial oral dose of 2 micrograms daily
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