Minivelle (Estradiol transdermal System)

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0.025mg (1 package of 8 patches)
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0.0375mg (1 package of 8 patches)
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0.0375mg (1 package of 8 patches)
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0.05mg (1 package of 8 patches)
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0.075mg (1 package of 8 patches)
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0.075mg (1 package of 8 patches)
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Description

Minivelle patch is a transdermal medication that can be applied to the skin to treat symptoms of menopause. It is effective for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms, which can include: hot flashes and night sweats.

Minivelle works by replacing the estrogen lost through the natural process of menopause. By replacing the low estrogen, it relieves symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats.

Fact Table

Formula

C18H24O2

License

EU EMA

Bioavailability

Less than 5%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Estradiol

Elimination half-life

Oral: 13–20 hours

Dosage (Strength)

0.025mg, 0.0375mg, 0.05mg, 0.075mg, 0.1mg

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Minivelle

Protein binding

~98%

PubChem CID

5816

MedlinePlus

a603002

ChEBI

5757

ATC code

G03CA03

DrugBank

DB00783

KEGG

D00105

Routes of administration

Oral, sublingual, intranasal, topical/transdermal, vaginal, intramuscular or subcutaneous (as an ester), subdermal implant

Directions

The standard dosage is Minivelle 0.375 mg twice weekly. The dose can be adjusted based on your response to the medication.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in the Minivelle dose patch is estradiol.

Interactions

Talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following while taking Minivelle.

  • Abametapir
  • Anastrozole
  • Cosyntropin
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone
  • Exemestane
  • Fexinidazole
  • Fusidic Acid
  • Growth hormone analogs
  • Hemin
  • Indium 111 capromab pendetide
  • Ospemifene
  • TiZANidine
  • Tranexamic acid

Cautions

Tell your doctor if you have a history of clotting disorders like Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, and heart attack before taking this medication.

You may be at an increased risk of certain types of cancers if you take this drug, including endometrial, uterine, and breast cancers.

Side Effects

Minivelle and other estrogen products have many different potential side effects; tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are getting any of the following:

  • Abdominal distention
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Accidental injury
  • Acne vulgaris
  • Anxiety
  • Arthralgia
  • Asthenia
  • Back pain
  • Breakthrough bleeding
  • Breast hypertrophy
  • Breast tenderness
  • Bronchitis
  • Cervical polyp
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Edema
  • Endometrium disease
  • Fatigue
  • Flatulence
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Fungal infection
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Headache
  • Hirsutism
  • Hot flashes
  • Hypertension
  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • Leukorrhea
  • Limb pain
  • Mastalgia
  • Myalgia
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Neck pain
  • Nipple pain
  • Pain
  • Paranasal sinus congestion
  • Pharyngitis
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinus headache
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin rash
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Uterine pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal hemorrhage
  • Vaginal mycosis
  • Vulvovaginal candidiasis
  • Weight gain

References

Minivelle (Estradiol). Miami, FL: Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2012.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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