Secam E 0.02mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is a type of female hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and itching), estrogen deficiency, irregular periods, and thinning of bones (osteoporosis).
In some cases, Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is also used to treat breast cancer and prostate cancer along with other anticancer medicines. The medicine is to be swallowed with water. It can be taken with or without food, but remember to take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine.
The most common side effects of this HRT are headaches, nausea, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and hair loss. Some of the warning signs and symptoms that need immediate medical attention are breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding, dizziness and faintness, severe headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, pains in your legs, etc.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Before you initiate with this HRT, you must consult the doctor if you have a history of unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.
In some cases, Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is also used to treat breast cancer and prostate cancer along with other anticancer medicines. The medicine is to be swallowed with water. It can be taken with or without food, but remember to take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine.
The most common side effects of this HRT are headaches, nausea, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and hair loss. Some of the warning signs and symptoms that need immediate medical attention are breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding, dizziness and faintness, severe headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, pains in your legs, etc.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Before you initiate with this HRT, you must consult the doctor if you have a history of unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.
Uses of Secam E Tablet
Benefits of Secam E Tablet
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
In Treatment of Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in males, but it is highly treatable in the early stages. It starts in the prostate gland, which is located between the penis and the bladder. Secam E 0.02mg Tablet helps treat prostate cancer by decreasing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. This further gives relief from the symptoms of prostate cancer such as difficulty in passing urine. Take Secam E 0.02mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
In Treatment of Breast cancer
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from the nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on cancer to stop its growth. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Side effects of Secam E Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Secam E
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Breast pain
- Hair loss
- Vaginal spotting
- Irregular vaginal bleeding
- Abdominal cramp
How to use Secam E Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Secam E 0.02mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Secam E Tablet works
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is a synthetic estrogen (female hormone). In women of reproductive age, it helps in maintaining normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone, thereby preventing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Secam E 0.02mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Secam E 0.02mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Secam E 0.02mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- It may also be used to treat prostate cancer in men and to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
- Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
- Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy in older women who are going through menopause or in younger women whose ovaries have not developed properly.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Estrogens Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Estrogens
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Secam E 0.02mg Tablet
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Secam E Tablet for?
Others
75%
Contraception
25%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Secam E 0.02mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Secam E Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Secam E 0.02mg Tablet on price
Expensive
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FAQs
Q. What is Secam E 0.02mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Secam E 0.02mg Tablet contains a medicine called Ethinyl Estradiol (a female sex hormone). It is used as hormone replacement therapy. It can also be used to treat problems related to your monthly cycles. Secam E 0.02mg Tablet is used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in women who cannot take other medicines for osteoporosis. In men, it may be prescribed for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Q. When and how to take Secam E 0.02mg Tablet?
Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, you must try to take Secam E 0.02mg Tablet at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss to take Secam E 0.02mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost the time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose but simply continue the usual dosing schedule. However, missing a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting (blood stain). If the bleeding lasts longer, consult your doctor.
Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Secam E 0.02mg Tablet?
The common side effects associated with Secam E 0.02mg Tablet are nausea, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain, mood changes, and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 512-13.
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