Climara (Estradiol Transdermal) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information. Climara(Kli- mar- uh)(estradiol) Transdermal System. Read this Patient Information before you start using. Climara and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This. information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider. What is the most important information I should know. Climara (an estrogen hormone)? And as she hurried to fill her own patch prescription. Continue reading the main story. Menopause, as Brought to You by the Drug Companies DEC. Using estrogen- alone may increase your chance of getting. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away. Climara. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning. Your healthcare provider should check any. Do not use estrogen- alone to prevent heart disease, heart. Using estrogen- alone may increase your chances of getting.
Using estrogen- alone may increase your chance of getting. Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart. Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances. Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly. Climara. What is Climara? EstroGel is the only non-patch transdermal estrogen therapy that provides relief of both moderate to severe. Talk with your healthcare provider today about estrogen therapy and if a prescription for EstroGel is right. How Much Does an Estrogen Patch Cost? In order to purchase an estrogen patch, a prescription is required. An estrogen patch can treat many common symptoms such as menopause, burning, and irritation. Climara is a prescription medicine patch (Transdermal. System) that contains estradiol (an estrogen hormone). What is Climara used for? The Climara is used after menopause to: Reduce moderate to severe hot flashes. Estrogens are hormones made by a woman's ovaries. The ovaries normally stop. ![]() This drop in body. Sometimes, both ovaries are removed during an. The sudden drop in estrogen. When the estrogen levels begin dropping, some women get very uncomfortable. In some women, the symptoms are mild, and they will not need to. In other women, symptoms can be more severe. You and your. healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need. Climara. Treat moderate to severe menopausal changes in and. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you. Climara to control these problems. If you use Climara. Treat certain conditions in women before menopause if. ![]() Help reduce your chances of getting osteoporosis (thin. If you use Climara only to prevent osteoporosis due to menopause, talk with. You and your healthcare provider. Climara. Who should not use Climara? Do not start using Climara if you: have unusual vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the. Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal. Estrogens may increase the chance of getting certain types of cancers. If you have or have had cancer, talk. Climara. had a stroke or heart attackcurrently have or have had blood clotscurrently have or have had liver problemshave been diagnosed with a bleeding disorderare allergic to Climara or any of its ingredients. See the list of ingredients in Climara at the end of this leaflet. Climara is not for pregnant women. If you think you may be pregnant, you. Do not use Climara if the test. ![]() What should I tell my healthcare provider before I use. Climara? Before you use Climara, tell your healthcare provider. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the. Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal. Your healthcare provider may need to check you more carefully if you have. Your healthcare provider will let you know if you need to stop using. Climara. are breastfeeding. The hormone in Climara can pass into your breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines. Some medicines may affect how Climara works. Climara. may also affect how your other medicines work. Keep a list of your medicines. How should I use Climara? For detailed instructions. Climara at the end of this Patient. Information. Use Climara exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Climara is for skin use only. Change your Climara patch 1 time each week or every 7. Apply your Climara patch to a clean, dry area on your. This area must be clean, dry, and free of powder. Apply your Climara patch to a different area of your. Do not use the same application site 2. Do not apply Climara to your breasts. If you forget to apply a new Climara patch, you should. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly. Climara. How to Change Climara. When changing Climara, peel off the used patch slowly. After removal of Climara, people usually have either no. If any adhesive residue remains on. Then. gently rub the area with an oil- based cream or lotion to remove the adhesive. Keep in mind, the new patch must be applied to a. This area must be. The same site should not be used. What are the possible side effects of Climara? Side effects are grouped by how serious they are and. Serious, but less common side effects include: Call your healthcare provider right away if you get. Less serious, but common side effects include: headachebreast tenderness or painirregular vaginal bleeding or spottingstomach or abdominal cramps, bloatingnausea and vomitinghair lossfluid retentionvaginal yeast infectionredness or irritation at the patch placement site. These are not all the possible side effects of Climara. Tell your. healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or does not go. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To throw away the. Used patches. should not be flushed in the toilet. Keep Climara and all medicines out of the reach of. General information about the safe and effective use. Climara. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that. Do not use Climara for. Do not give the Climara patch to. It may harm them. This leaflet summarizes the most important information. Climara. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare. You can ask for information about Climara that is. For more information, go to www. Bayer. Health. Care Pharmaceuticals Inc at 1- 8. What are the ingredients in Climara? Active ingredient: estradiol. Inactive ingredient: acrylate copolymer adhesive. Instructions for Use. Climara(Kli- mar- uh)(estradiol transdermal system)Read this Patient Information before you start using. Climara and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This. information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider. You will need the following supplies: See Figure AFigure AStep 1: Pick the days you will change your Climara. You will need to change your patch 1 time each week or. Step 2. Remove the Climara patch from the pouch. Remove patch from its protective pouch by tearing at the. See Figure BDo not remove your patch from the protective pouch until. Figure BStep 3. Remove the adhesive liner. See Figure CYou will see that Climara is an oval shaped clear patch. See Figure CTo apply your patch you must first remove the protective. See. Figure DThere is a silver foil- sticker attached to the inside of. Do not remove the silver foil sticker from the pouch. See Figure EFigure C, Figure D and Figure EStep 4. Placing the patch on your skin. Apply the sticky side of the patch to 1 of the areas of. See Figure F and Figure GAvoid touching the sticky side of the patch with. Figure F and Figure GNote: Avoid the waistline, since clothing and belts may cause. Do not apply Climara to your breasts. Only apply Climara to skin that is clean, dry, and free. You should not apply the patch to injured, burned, or. Step 5. Press the patch firmly onto your skin. Press the patch firmly in place with your fingers for at. Rub the edges of the patch to make sure that it will. If you cannot reapply. See Figures F and G), and. If you stop using your Climara patch or forget to apply a. Step 6: Throwing away your used patch. When it is time to change your patch, remove the old. To throw away the patch, fold the sticky side of the. Used patches should not be flushed in the toilet. Last reviewed on Rx. List: 4/4/2. 01. 6This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances. Menopause- -Medicines to Help You. Print and Share (PDF 3. KB)Menopause (sometimes called “the change of life”) is a normal time in a woman’s life when her period stops. During menopause, a woman’s body makes less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Lower hormone levels may lead to symptoms like night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness along with thin bones. Some women choose to treat their menopause symptoms with hormone medicines sometimes called Hormone Therapy. This booklet lists some basic information about the FDA- approved hormone medicines for menopause. Use this booklet to help you talk to your healthcare provider about whether hormone medicines are right for you. Do not take hormone therapy if you: have problems with vaginal bleedinghave or have had certain cancers such as breast cancer or uterine cancerhave or have had a blood clot, stroke or heart attackhave a bleeding disorderhave liver diseasehave allergic reactions to hormone medicine. Menopause Hormone Therapy. There are different kinds of hormone medicines used during and after menopause: This booklet does not talk about non- hormone medicines for menopause. Ask your healthcare provider about the FDA- approved non- hormone medicine for menopause called Brisdelle (paroxetine). Side Effects. Hormone medicines have side effects. Serious health problems can happen in women who take menopause hormone therapy. For some women, hormone medicines may raise their chances of blood clots, heart attacks, strokes and breast cancer. For some women who are 6. For women who still have their uterus, taking estrogen- only medicines raises their chance of getting cancer of the lining of the uterus or endometrial cancer. These women need to take progestin to prevent endometrial cancer. This booklet does not list all of the side effects and warnings for each hormone medicine. Ask your healthcare provider about all of the risks of taking hormone medicines. Estrogen- Only Medicines. Brand Name. Generic Name. Product Type. Alora. Estradiol. Patch. Cenestin. Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens. Pill. Climara. Estradiol. Patch. Delestrogen. Estradiol Valerate. Injection (Shot)Divigel. Estradiol. Gel. Elestrin. Estradiol. Gel. Enjuvia. Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens. Pill. Esclim. Estradiol. Patch. Estrace. Estradiol. Pill. Vaginal Cream. Estraderm. Estradiol. Patch. Estrasorb. Estradiol. Skin Cream(Emulsion)Estring. Estradiol. Vaginal Insert. Estro. Gel. Estradiol. Gel. Evamist. Estradiol. Skin Spray (Transdermal)Femring. Estradiol Acetate. Vaginal Ring. Femtrace. Estradiol Acetate. Pill. Menest. Esterified Estrogen. Pill. Menostar(only used to prevent osteoporosis)Estradiol. Patch. Minivelle. Estradiol. Patch. Ogen. Estropipate. Pill. Vaginal Cream. Ortho- Est. Estropipate. Pill. Premarin. Conjugated Estrogens. Pill. Vaginal Cream. Injection (Shot)Vagifem. Estradiol. Vaginal Tablet. Vivelle. Estradiol. Patch. Vivelle- Dot. Estradiol. Patch. Estrogen- Only Medicines. Do not use if you: have unusual vaginal bleedinghave or have had certain cancers such as breast cancer or uterine cancerhave or have had blood clots in the legs or lungshave a bleeding disorderhave or have had a stoke or heart attackhave liver problemshave serious reactions to estrogen medicinesthink you are pregnant. Serious Side Effects. Stroke or blood clots. Endometrial Cancer in women who still have their uterus and who do not use progestin with estrogen- only medicines. Dementia in women 6. Gallbladder disease or high triglyceride (cholesterol) levels that could lead to problems with your pancreas. Vision loss caused by a blood clot in the eye. Liver Problems. High Blood Pressure. Severe allergic reactions. Less Serious, Common Side Effects. Headaches. Painful or tender breasts. Vaginal spotting. Stomach cramps/ Bloating Nausea and vomiting. Hair loss. Fluid retention Vaginal yeast infection. For more information about the risks and side effects for each drug, check Drugs@FDAProgestin- Only Medicines. Brand Name. Generic Name. Product Type. Prometrium. Micronized Progesterone. Pill. Provera. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. Pill. Progestin- Only Medicines. Women who still have their uterus should also take an Estrogen- Only medicine to lower the chance of getting endometrial cancer. See the ? Why? What are the benefits? What are the serious risks and common side effects? How long should I use hormone therapy? What is the lowest dose that will work for me? Are there any non- hormone medicines that I can take? Want more information about menopause? Check the FDA website at: www. The drug and risk information in this booklet may change. Check Drugs@FDA for the latest facts on each product listed in this booklet.
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