Ethinyl Estradiol
Indication
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Gonadal dysgenesis, Heriditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, Hormone replacement for menopausal symptoms, Hormone replacement therapy, Menopausal symptoms, Oestrogen deficiency, Osteoporosis prophylaxis, Pre-ovulatory mucus, Prostatic cancer, Acne, Contraception, Endometriosis, Hirsutism, Menstruation disorders.
Contra Indication
Uterine, liver and mammary carcinoma, thromboembolic disorders. Pregnancy, lactation, untreated endometriosis, jaundice, undiagnosed vag bleeding.
Caution
Cerebrovascular disorder, coronary artery disease or venous thromboembolism. It should be used with caution in children
Side Effect
Impotence, Gynacomastia, Chloasma, Pulmonary embolism, Hypertension, Venous thromboembolism, Endometrial carcinoma, Endometrial hyperplasia, Cerebral thrombosis, Gall bladder disease, Liver tumors, Breast carcinoma, Coronary thrombosis, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Weight gain, Intermenstrual bleeding or spotting, Chloasma, Cholestatic Jaundice, Vaginal candidiasis.