Estrofem and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Estrofem (estradiol).
Estradiol Food
Minor Food Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Estradiol High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility
estrogens - hypertension
The risk of myocardial infarction and strokes, including those associated with oral contraceptive use and some estrogen use, is increased in patients with hypertension. Moreover, estrogens (and progestogens) may elevate blood pressure and worsen the hypertension, thus compounding the risk. Clinically significant blood pressure increases have been reported during estrogen therapy, particularly in patients receiving high dosages or treated with oral contraceptive combinations having high progestational activity. These effects also increase with duration of therapy and patient age. Therapy with estrogens should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting hypertension. Patients should be monitored for changes in cardiovascular status, and their antihypertensive regimen adjusted or estrogen therapy withdrawn as necessary. In patients requiring contraception, alternative methods should be considered for those who are hypertensive, over age 35, and smoke.
Estradiol High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
estrogens - hyperlipidemia
Although estrogens have generally favorable effects on plasma lipids, including increases in HDL and decreases in total cholesterol and LDL, they have also been associated with significant elevations in triglyceride levels, particularly when high dosages are used. Severe hyperlipidemia is known to sometimes cause pancreatitis. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during estrogen therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.
Estrofem drug interactions
There are 364 drug interactions with Estrofem (estradiol).
Estrofem disease interactions
There are 17 disease interactions with Estrofem (estradiol) which include:
- abnormal vaginal bleeding
- carcinomas (estrogenic)
- hypercalcemia in breast cancer
- hypertension
- thromboembolism/cardiovascular
- hepatic neoplasms
- angioedema
- gallbladder disease
- hypercalcemia
- hyperlipidemia
- liver disease
- melasma
- depression
- fluid retention
- glucose intolerance
- retinal thrombosis
- thyroid function tests
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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