Methylestradiol
Methyloestradiol is estrogen, used in the treatment of amenorrhoea.
Primary Characteristics
It belongs to Steroid.
It belongs to Oestrogen Agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. It is also classified under Sex Hormones .
Molecular Weight: 286.4 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Methylestradiol.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Methylestradiol is primarily indicated in conditions like Amenorrhoea.
Contraindications
Methylestradiol is contraindicated in conditions like Herpes gestations, Pregnancy.
Dosage
Methylestradiol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | — | PO | On two consecutive days |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 0.166 mg/kg | 0.166 mg/kg | Every 12h | Oral | For Paeds over 6 Yrs of Age |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended in this age group | |
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Methylestradiol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Impotence , Gynacomastia , Breast cancer .
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Methylestradiol are Cholestatic Jaundice, Nausea & vomiting.
Methylestradiol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Headache, Nausea, Oedema.
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.18.4 — Estrogens, their combinations and related preparations