Estragest: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Estragest Benefits & Uses

Estragest is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Estragest Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Estragest Related Warnings

Is the use of Estragest safe for pregnant women?

Estragest shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Estragest safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Estragest. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Estragest on the Kidneys?

Estragest can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Estragest on the Liver?

Estragest has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Estragest on the Heart?

Estragest may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Estragest with Other Drugs

Estragest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tranexamic Acid

Thalidomide

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Dexamethasone

Warfarin

Prednisolone

Estragest Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estragest unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Liver Disease
Depression
High Blood Pressure
Blood Clotting Disorders
Thrombophlebitis

Frequently asked Questions about Estragest

Is this Estragest habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Estragest.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Estragest since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Estragest only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Estragest cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Estragest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Estragest

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Estragest together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Estragest

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Estragest with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Estragest

Question about 5 years ago

Is Estragest a steroid?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Estragest is a steroid hormone. It is a prescription drug which is used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It is also used for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It should not be confused with anabolic-steroids which some body-builders use without prescription to gain muscle mass.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Estragest cause depression?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Estragest might cause depression in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Estragest cause joint pain?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Estragest causes joint pain (arthralgia). However, the exact cause of joint pain is unknown. If you experience severe joint pain after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Estragest cause spotting?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Estragest may cause spotting or intermenstrual bleeding, it has been associated with spotting but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This might occur due to hormonal imbalance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take provera and Estragest together?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, provera and Estragest can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with provera then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.