Jinteli (HRT)
Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (HRT) [ ETH-in-ill-ESS-tra-DYE-ole-and-nor-ETH-in-drone ]
Brand names: femhrt 0.5 mg/2.5 mcg, Fyavolv, Jevantique Lo, Jinteli
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations
What is Jinteli?
Ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.
Norethindrone is a form of progesterone. Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation.
Jinteli (hormone replacement therapy) is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis.
Jinteli may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Jinteli if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, a bleeding disorder, 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.
This medicine 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. Jinteli should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to ethinyl estradiol or norethindrone, or if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
liver 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 if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if yo...
