Femtran



 
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Femtran - Basic Information

 

Indication of Femtran:

Femtran is used as a hormone replacement for those people who are low in oestrogen.

Action of Femtran:

Femtran releases oestrogen into the body, alleviating symptoms that are due to a lack of oestrogen (eg. because of menopause).

Dose Advice of Femtran:

The dose of Femtran that you may use is dependent on your clinical response to Femtran. Initially, you may be started on the Femtran 50, but your dose may be increased or decreased depending on its effect on you as an individual. If you still have an intact uterus, the doctor may also require you to take some progestogen tablets every 10-14 days in a month. This is to balance the growth of the tissue in your uterus. To apply a patch, remove the protective layer and place it on a clean, dry and non-hairy area of skin on the buttock or lower trunk area. Press down on the patch firmly for 10 seconds to ensure adhesion. The patch is to be changed once a week and the application sites should be rotated You should be able to shower with the patch without it falling off. However, if it does fall off you may be required to apply a new patch for the remaining 7 days. Femtran is not recommended if you are pregnant (Pregnancy Category B1) or breastfeeding.

Schedule of Femtran:

Schedule 4

Common side effects of Femtran:

Adverse effects that occur very commonly (>10% ) in patients using Femtran are application site reactions such as mild forms of redness, itching and stinging. Other very common reactions are headaches, breast pain, fluid retention and menstrual changes. The following side effects occur commonly (<10% but >1%) in patients using Femtran. Do not be alarmed by the list. If you experience or are concerned about any of the adverse effects listed, you should see your doctor. Bigger breastsPelvic painAcneItching and rashesIncreased sweatingDizzinessMood ChangesNervousnessBodyweight changesAbdominal painFlatulenceNausea

Uncommon side effects of Femtran:

The following side effects occur uncommonly (<1%) in patients using Femtran. Do not be alarmed by the list. If you experience any of the adverse effects listed, you should see your doctor. TachycardiaAllergic contact dermatitisMigraineStrokeClot in the veinsBreast cancerCardiovascular eventsIncreased blood pressure

Reference:

MIMS online [online]. 2003 [cited 2007 December 3]. Available from: URL: http: //mims.hcn.net.au.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/ifmx-nsapi/mims-data/?MIval=2MIMS_abbr_pi&product_code=3570&product_name=Femtran2 Australian Medicines Handbook, Adelaide, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, 2007.


GN: Oestradiol

Con: menopause