Alora (skin patch)
Generic name:estradiol transdermal (skin patch) [ ES-tra-DYE-ole-tranz-DERM-al ]
Brand names: Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot
Drug class:Estrogens
What is Alora?
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.
Aloraes are used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Alora is also used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis, or to treat ovarian disorders.
Alora may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use estradiol if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, coronary artery disease, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Estradiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use estradiol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
liver disease;
coronary artery disease;
a bleeding disorder;
a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot; or
a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use estradiol if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Using estradiol can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, if you are overweight, or if you smoke.
Estradiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia, ...
