Ogen Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Generic name: estropipate

Brand name: Ogen

Pronounced: OH-jen

Other brand name: Ortho-Est

Ogen and Ortho-Est are estrogen replacement drugs. Estrogens are not indicated for the prevention of postpartum breast engorgement. Estrogens are important in the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary characteristics. It is a crystalline form of estrone, a form of estrogen. The amount of piperazine in estropipate is not sufficient to exert a pharmacological action. The tablets are used to reduce symptoms of menopause, including feelings of warmth in face, neck, and chest, and the sudden intense episodes of heat and sweating known as "hot flashes." They are produced by the body and are necessary for the normal development of the female and for the regulation of the menstrual cycle during the childbearing years. There is no indication for estrogen therapy during pregnancy or during the immediate postpartum period.

Ogen Dosage:

• The dose of these medicines will be different for different patients.
• For hot flashes and night sweats, The usual dose ranges from one .625 tablet to two 2.5 tablets per day.
• For Inflammation and dryness, The usual dose ranges from one .625 tablet to two 2.5 tablets per day.
• The usual dose is 2 to 4 grams daily. Cream should be used in cycles, and only for limited periods of time.
• Estropipate is generally prescribed once daily.

Uses of Ogen:

• Ogen is used to provide additional hormone when the body does not produce enough of its own.
• They also may be prescribed for teenagers who fail to mature at the usual rate.
• Ogen is also used to manage symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes,itching, burning or dryness.
• Some doctors also prescribe these drugs to treat breast cancer and cancer of the prostate.

Side Effects of Ogen:

Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:

• Inability to use contact lenses.
• Abdominal pain.
• Skin redness and scaling.
• Skin eruptions (especially on the legs and arms) with bleeding.
• Excessive hairiness.
• Loss of periods or excessively prolonged periods.
• Weight gain or loss.
• Breast tenderness and secretions.
• Change in amount of cervical secretion.
• Spotty darkening of the skin.

Warnings and precautions before taking Ogen:

• Women who take estrogen after menopause are more likely to develop gallbladder disease.
• Do not take ogen if you are allergic to ogen, any other oestrogen or any of the
  ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
• Do not take ogen if you suffer from thickening of bones around the ear which may lead to deafness (otosclerosis), particularly if this has worsened during pregnancy.
• Ogen also increases the risk of blood clots. These blood clots can cause stroke, heart attack, or other serious disorders.
• Do not take ogen if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
• Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Drug Interaction:

If you are taking certain drugs with Ogen, then other drugs may decreased or increased and altered the effects. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ogen with the following:

• Barbiturates such as phenobarbital,
• Rifampin (Rifadin),
• Tricyclic antidepressants (Elavil, Tofranil, others),
• Blood thinners such as Coumadin.

Overdose:

• If you are taking ogen and after taking you feel that the overdose is suspected, then contact with your doctor immediately.
• Symptoms of Ogen overdose may include:
  Nausea, vomiting, withdrawal bleeding.
• Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences.
• US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

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