ESTRADIOL/NORETHINDRONE ACETATE (Activella) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

ESTRADIOL/NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

What is the Trade Name for ESTRADIOL/NORETHINDRONE ACETATE?

Activella

What are the Indications for ESTRADIOL/NORETHINDRONE ACETATE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Activella is indicated for: Activella is an estrogen and progestin combination indicated in a woman with a uterus for: Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause (1.1) Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause (1.2) Limitations of Use : When prescribing solely for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause, first consider the use of topical vaginal products. Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (1.3) Limitations of Use : When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, first consider the use of non-estrogen medications. Consider estrogen therapy only for women at significant risk of osteoporosis. 1.1 Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause 1.2 Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause Limitation of Use When prescribing solely for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause, first consider the use of topical vaginal products. 1.3 Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Limitation of Use When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, first consider the use of non-estrogen medications. Consider estrogen therapy only for women at significant risk of osteoporosis.

References: https://open.fda.gov/