Category: Estrogens
Drug Name: Cenestin
General Usage: Estrogens
Brief Info about Cenestin in Drug:
Generic name of this drug is Conjugated Estrogens. It is available under some brand names like Premarin, Cenestin, Enjuvia.
Estrogen is produced by the ovaries. It is a female sex hormone. Conjugated estrogens is basically a mixture of estrogen hormones that are used to cure the signs of menopause like-
• Burning
• Vaginal dryness
• Hot flashes
• Irritation
It is also used to diagnose osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & replacement of estrogen in women who have an ovarian failure or some other conditions that cause a lack of natural female hormone “estrogen” in our body. Conjugated estrogens are also used as part of cancer treatment in both men & women.
This drug should never be used to diagnose dementia or heart disease because this medicine itself increases the risk of developing these conditions.
Cenestin Side Effects Explained Better:
Medicine is any substance that is intended for use in diagnosis, cure, treatment or prevention of a disease. Medicines prescribed by your doctor helps you fight against pains, diseases, illness, injuries and disorders if they are consumed in the right quantity, direction, & accurately as prescribed by your medical health provider. Well, almost all drugs kick up side effects. It is essential to talk about all possible adverse effects pertaining to a particular medicine with your doctor.
Side effects caused by Cenestin are categorized into many types that are mentioned below-
Frequent Cenestin Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-
Less serious side effects may include:
• Vomiting
• Tenderness, breast pain, or swelling
• Changes in weight or appetite
• Mild nausea
• Stomach cramps
• Darkening or freckles of facial skin
• Bloating
• Increased hair growth
• Problems with contact lenses
• Vaginal discharge or itching
• Changes in your menstrual periods
• Dizziness
• Tired feeling
• Decreased sex drive
• Headache
• Loss of scalp hair
• Nervousness
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you perceive above-mentioned side effects.
Infrequent Cenestin Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-
• Signs of allergy-
o Itching
o Hives
o Swelling of face, mouth, lips, throat or tongue
o Tightness in chest
• Heavy feeling or chest pain, pain radiating to the shoulder or arm
• Sudden weakness or numbness, particularly on one side of the body
• Sudden headache
• Confusion
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Sweating, nausea, general ill feeling
• Problems with speech, vision, or balance
• Swelling or pain in lower leg
• Migraine headache
• Swelling, pain, or tenderness in stomach
• Confusion
• Problems with concentration or memory
• A breast lump.
• Signs of jaundice-
o Yellowing of the eyes or skin
• Swelling in your hands, feet or ankles
Run to your doctor as soon as you perceive any of these symptoms immediately.
Cenestin Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-
Seek medical assistance right off if you think, you have gulped down an extra quantity of Cenestin or experience below-mentioned symptoms-
• Vaginal bleeding
• Nausea
• Vomiting
Cenestin Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-
Name indicates that drug interaction occurs only between medicines but it may take place between drug & foods, drug & substances etc. Drug interactions always lead to new side effects. So, you should notify your doctor if you are consuming-
• A blood thinner medicine such as-
o Warfarin
• A thyroid medication such as-
o Levothyroxine (synthroid)
• Seizure medicines such as-
o Phenytoin (dilantin)
o Carbamazepine (tegretol)
o Oxcarbazepine (trileptal)
• A barbiturate such as-
o Amobarbital (amytal)
o Butabarbital (butisol)
o Secobarbital (seconal)
• Antidepressants such as-
o Amitriptyline (etrafon, elavil)
o Amoxapine (asendin)
o Clomipramine (anafranil)
o Nortriptyline (pamelor)
o Trimipramine (surmontil)
• Itraconazole (sporanox)
• Rifampin (rifadin, rifater)
• Ketoconazole (nizoral)
Cenestin Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-
If Cenestin is used for a long period of time, it may increase the risk of-
• Blood clots
• Stroke
You must clear your doubts about any risk associated with conjugated estrogens before using it long term, particularly if you smoke or are obese.
Remember; don’t forget to meet your doctor because he/she will check your progress on a regular basis.
