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Vagifem is a vaginal suppository indicated with the use of reducing, eliminating symptoms of itching inside and outside the vagina, vaginal dryness or irritation, pain and bleeding during intercourse,... Let's find out more Read more about Vagifem in the article below.1. Uses of Vagifem
"What does Vagifem do?". Vagifem contains the active ingredient Estradiol - a type of Estradiol that comes in the form of a vaginal tablet. Estradiol is a hormone secreted by the ovaries. The gradual decrease in hormone secretion leads to disorders of thermoregulation, the appearance of hot flashes associated with sleep disturbances, increased sweating, atrophy of the genital tract mucosa, dryness, vaginal pain, pain during intercourse. Urinary incontinence and incontinence. Therefore, hormone replacement therapy helps relieve these symptoms, compensate for the lack of estrogen in postmenopausal women.
Vagifem is indicated to relieve or eliminate vaginal symptoms including:
Vaginal irritation or dryness; Itching inside and outside the vagina; Pain when urinating; Pain and bleeding during intercourse.
2. Dosage of Vagifem
"What does Vagifem do and how is it used?". Vagifem belongs to the group of over-the-counter drugs, but the dose of Vagifem should be prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition.
The recommended dose of Vagifem is to put one tablet per day for the first 2 weeks, then maintain the dose twice a week.
How to use Vagifem with the tool included in the medicine box is as follows:
Remove the plastic cover from the injector; Insert the tip of the applicator and the tablet into the vagina; Gently press the plunger until you hear a click. Remove the instruments from the vagina, each applicator is for single use only and should not be reused.
3. Side effects of the drug Vagifem
Vagifem may cause some side effects as follows:
Mammary gland and reproductive system disorders: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea, perimenopause-like symptoms, changes in vaginal discharge, pain breasts, chest tightness or enlargement; Digestive disorders: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, bloating; Mucous membranes and skin: Pruritus, erythema, Eczema, acne, urticaria, alopecia, hirsutism, erythema nodosum; Nervous system disorders: Anxiety, headache, myasthenia gravis, depression. Patients should inform their doctor if they experience any side effects during treatment with Vagifem.
4. Notes when using Vagifem
4.1. Contraindications
Contraindicated to use Vagifem in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Estradiol or any component of the drug; Women who are breastfeeding; Women who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant; Patients with liver dysfunction, abnormal liver function test results; Patients with active thrombosis results; Patients with blood clotting problems due to the use of Estrogen; Patients with a history of blood clots in the lungs, legs, heart or brain; The patient has an overgrowth of the uterine lining (endometrial hyperplasia); People with partial or total loss of vision due to eye vascular disease; People with abnormal vaginal bleeding have not been tested.
4.2. Use caution
For pregnant women: Estradiol can cause bad effects such as teratogenicity, miscarriage, fetal malformation,... Therefore, it is contraindicated to use Vagifem in pregnant women. For women who are breastfeeding: Estradiol can be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects on nursing infants, so patients should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
5. Drug interactions
Estradiol can interact with some of the following drugs:
Anticoagulants such as Warfarin; Other vaginal medications; Medicines to treat high blood pressure (Enalapril, Atenolol, Lisinopril, Amlodipine). Drug interactions occur that increase the risk of having an effect and reduce the therapeutic effect of Vagifem, so to ensure safety and effectiveness in treating patients, it is necessary to inform the doctor about the drugs and foods that are being used. used before taking Vagifem.
