DROSTOL TAB

Overview

DROSTOL TAB is a Schedule H drug.

DROSTOL TAB is composed of: ESTRADIOL (3.0 MG), DROSPIRENONE ( )

Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. It acts by replacing the natural hormone in the body when the latter is deficient.


Drospirenone is used in hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). It also may work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent the development of a pregnancy.

Usage

ESTRADIOL is generally used to treat: Menopause, Osteoporosis
ESTRADIOL can address symptoms like: Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness

DROSPIRENONE is generally used to treat: Menopause
DROSPIRENONE can address symptoms like: Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for DROSTOL TAB and its Constituents

• Do not use estradiol patches over breast stop taking estradiol and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following when taking estradiol:
• yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice). rise in your blood pressure (symptoms may be headache, tiredness, dizziness).new onset migraine-like headaches.
• signs of a blood clot, such as: painful swelling and redness of the legs, sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing.
• Do not consider estradiol alone as a contraceptive. It must be used with progestogen to provide contraceptive benefits.
• Consult your doctor if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while taking this drug, Immediately consult your doctor if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. This medicine should not be taken for a very long period.Consult your doctor from time to time to check if you still need it.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco. Estrogens combined with smoking further increases your risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attack, especially in women older than 35.
• Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.If you are nearsighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems or trouble wearing your contact lenses.

• Do not take drospirenone, if you or your family has a history of breast cancer; liver disease or gall bladder disease; diabetes; depression; fits; serious inflammation of any part of gastrointestinal tract Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.; hemolytic uremic syndrome (a disorder of blood clotting causing failure of the kidneys); sickle cell anemia (an inherited disease where the red blood cells are abnormal in shape); elevated levels of fat in the blood.
• Do not take drospirenone, if you are about to undergo surgery, or have been bed-ridden or immobile for a long time; if you have just given birth.
• Avoid taking drospirenone, if you have an pain and swelling over one or more veins under the skin;varicose veins; systemic lupus erythematosus (disease where the body’s cells are attacked by one’s own immune system, causing joint pain and swelling, fever, skin rash etc.); discoloration of the skin on the face or neck known as “pregnancy patches” (chloasma); hereditary swelling in lips and face (angioedema).
• Drospirenone has to be taken with ethinyl estradiol starting from Day 2-5 of your menstrual cycle. However, dosage may vary depending on your condition. Please follow the instructions of your doctor, as its correct use is critical.
• Avoid direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.Do consult a doctor if there is appearance of blood clot in the body characterized by pain, swelling and warmth of affected leg (deep vein thrombosis) or breathlessness, irregular heart beat etc (thrombosis in lungs) .

Symptoms of Overdosage

ESTRADIOL over-dosage can result in: Vagina Bleeding, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain
DROSPIRENONE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding

Common Side-Effects

ESTRADIOL : Vaginal Candidiasis, Diarrhoea, Edema, Body Pain, Chills, Cough, Loss Of Voice, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Head Headache, Mood Swings, Abdomen Pain, Nausea
DROSPIRENONE : Vaginal Discharge, Anxiety, Muscle Pain, Edema, Depression, Arms Swelling, Legs Swelling, Feet Swelling, Face Swelling, Hands Swelling, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Pelvis Pain, Weight Gain, Hands Tingling

Serious Side-Effects

ESTRADIOL : Jaundice, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Weight Gain, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Ankles Swelling, Vaginal Odor, Hands Swelling
DROSPIRENONE : Diarrhoea, Joint Pain, Breast Pain, Injury, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Vagina Bleeding, Abdomen Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Body Pain, Back Pain, Chills, Fever, Throat Soreness, Sneezing, Loss Of Voice, Runny Nose, Legs Pain, Arms Pain, Difficulty Sleeping

Rare Side-Effects

ESTRADIOL : BLOOD CLOT, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Stroke, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Left Arm Pain, Legs Swelling, Legs Tingling, Difficulty Breathing, Fainting
DROSPIRENONE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

DROSPIRENONE can interfere with: Hyperkalemia, Hypercalcaemia, Hypertension, Thromboembolism, Gall Bladder Disease, Angioedema, Hyperlipidemia, Combined Hyperlipidemia, Familial, Melasma, Depression, Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Technical Classification

ESTRADIOL is categorized as: ESTROGENS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
DROSPIRENONE is categorized as: SEX HORMONE COMBINATIONS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for DROSTOL TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DROSTOL TAB

INR 290 for 21 TABLETS

ESTRADIOL 3.0 MG, DROSPIRENONE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ASMITA 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 405 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
CRISANTA 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 347 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
CRISANTA LS 0.02MG/3MG TAB	INR 247.5 for 24 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.02 MG
CRISANTA LS TAB	INR 247.5 for 24 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.02 MG
CRISANTA TAB	INR 347 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
DORIS 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 383.35 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
DRONIS 20 TAB	INR 296 for 24 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.02 MG
DRONIS 20MG TAB	INR 296 for 24 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.02 MG
DRONIS 30 TAB	INR 408 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
DRONIS 30MG TAB	INR 408 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
DROSMAC 20MCG TAB	INR 235 for 24 TABLETS	ESTRADIOL 20.0 MCG, DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG
DROSMAC 30MCG TAB	INR 350.85 for 21 TABLETS	ESTRADIOL 30.0 MCG, DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG
DROSPY TAB	INR 390 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE , ESTRADIOL
HERVOTE 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 318 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
JANYA 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 290 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
PADMINI 0.03MG/3MG KIT	INR 350 for 21 KIT	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
RASMIN 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 299 for 28 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YAMINI 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 349 for 28 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YAMINI KIT 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 383 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YAMINI LS KIT 0.02MG/3MG TAB	INR 234.5 for 24 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.02 MG
YANCI 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 350 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YANCI TAB	INR 350 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YASMIN 0.03MG/3MG TAB	INR 434 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3.0 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YASMIN TAB	INR 434 for 21 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
YAZ 3MG/0.02MG TAB	INR 390 for 28 TABLETS	ESTRADIOL 3.0 MG, DROSPIRENONE 0.02 MG
YAZ TAB	INR 390 for 28 TABLETS	DROSPIRENONE 3 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.02 MG