ESTRADIOL VALERATE (Delestrogen) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

ESTRADIOL VALERATE

What is the Trade Name for ESTRADIOL VALERATE?

Delestrogen

What are the Indications for ESTRADIOL VALERATE?

• INDICATIONS AND USAGE DELESTROGEN (estradiol valerate injection, USP) is indicated in the: 1. Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause. 2. Treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with the menopause. When prescribing solely for the treatment of symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, topical vaginal products should be considered. 3. Treatment of hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, castration or primary ovarian failure. 4. Treatment of advanced androgen-dependent carcinoma of the prostate (for palliation only).

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