Premarin

Premarin may be described as a compound estrogen replacement medication.

Premarin is used to effectively manage menopausal symptoms, such as abnormal uterine bleeding (spotting), hot flashes, sweating and chills.

Furthermore, you must be aware that generic Premarin is also used to effectively treat osteoporosis in the case of women.

Premarin is also used to effectively treat certain cancers, such as metastatic breast cancer and androgen – dependent prostate cancer in the case of both men and women.

Lastly, Premarin is also used to effectively replace estrogen hormones in particular situations wherein the body is no longer able to produce these particular hormones and effectively treat vaginal atrophy or atrophic Vaginitis (a condition where the tissues of the vagina become weak).

Premarin is available in tablet form with a strength of 0.625mg which must be taken along with or immediately after your meal to avoid an upset stomach. Generic Premarin is also available along with a patient information leaflet which will also provide further information to your queries.

Furthermore, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of generic Premarin you do not understand. You must also be sure to take Premarin exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue generic Premarin prior confirmation from your health care professional. Your dose must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when Premarin is abruptly discontinued. Keep in mind that generic Premarin is not to be used in the case of children.

While on an ongoing course of Premarin if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

• Sometimes, generic Premarin may cause the patient to experience an upset stomach, a sense of feeling bloated, nausea, vomiting, fluctuation in weight, vaginal discharge and an itching sensation.

• Furthermore, Premarin may cause the patient to experience disinterest towards sexual intercourse, hair loss, dizziness, stomach pain, hyperglycemia, fainting spells and headaches.

• Lastly, generic Premarin may cause the patient to experience slurred speech, pain or swelling of the hands, legs or feet, seizures, palpitations, muscle cramps and skin rashes.

If you are on an ongoing course of generic Premarin before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

• Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Premarin or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

• Sometimes, Premarin interacts with various medications, such as Erythromycin, Phenylbutazone, Itraconazole, Primidone, Carbamazepine, Rifampin, Felbamate, Oxcarbazepine and Meprobamate.

• Furthermore, generic Premarin interacts with various medications, such as Phenytoin, Ketoconazole, Ritonavir, Doxepin, St. John`s wort, Prednisone, Topiramate, Insulin and Glyburide.

• Lastly, Premarin interacts with various medications, such as Ritonavir, Clarithromycin, Propranolol, Enalapril, Levothyroxine, Diltiazem, Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone and Warfarin.

In case of an overdose of Premarin, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Furthermore, an overdose of generic Premarin may cause one to experience nausea, excessive vaginal bleeding or vomiting.

Your health care professional may order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to generic Premarin, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of generic Premarin and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of Premarin, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery you must consult your health care professional. If you conceive whilst on a course of generic Premarin inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is necessary for you to know that Premarin passes into breast milk.

Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of generic Premarin. It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Premarin, you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Premarin to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using generic Premarin for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Premarin in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any generic Premarin medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused generic Premarin medication.

• It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming generic Premarin they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from gallbladder complications, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, kidney complications or fluctuating calcium levels within the blood.

• Furthermore, it is also very important for the patient to know that before consuming generic Premarin they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from known or suspected estrogen – dependent tumors, such as breast or uterine cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, active liver complications (especially of the obstructive type), blood clotting complications (thromboembolic disorders), such as Thrombophlebitis or thrombosis, endometrial hyperplasia (increase in the thickness of the lining of the uterus) or `classical` migraines (migraines that are preceded by an aura).

• While on an ongoing course of Premarin you must try to avoid sunlight as much as possible and use a sunscreen lotion or don protective clothing if outdoors for prolonged intervals of time.
• Caution is advised when using generic Premarin in the case of patients who smoke incessantly, are obese and especially in the case of aged patients, since they are more sensitive to the effects of this medication.
• You must also be aware that while on an ongoing course of Premarin it is necessary for you to incorporate an adequate daily dosage of calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
• Lastly, you must also know that while taking generic Premarin you must avoid drinking grapefruit juice or taking vitamin C in any form, unless you have consulted your health care professional prior to doing so.