Estratest and Estratest HS

Estratest and Estratest HS both are combination of two or more active ingredients i.e. esterified estrogens and methyltsetesterone. Estratest and Estratest Hs are used to treat symptoms associated with menopause, like flushing, sweating, "hot flashes," and vaginal irritation, in women. Both drugs work by replacing estrogen after its production ceases/reduces at menopause. Also they provide some testosterone.

Esterified Estrogens

Esterified estrogens are combinations of estrogenic hormones used as replacement therapy in conditions of inadequate estrogen production. They are also used to treat some people with advanced breast and prostate cancers.

Methyltsetesterone

Methyltestosterone is basically androgen, a sex hormone used in men to treat testosterone deficiency. In women it is used to treat breast cancer, as well as breast pain and swelling after pregnancy. It is also combined with estrogen (in Estra-test and Estratest HS ) to treat symptoms associated with menopause.

Estratest and EstratestHS as Drugs

Estratest is available as dark green, capsule shaped, sugarcoated oral tablets. Each tablet contains 1.25 mg of Esterified Estrogens, USP and 2.5 mg of Methyltestosterone, USP.

Estratest HS is available as light green, capsule shaped, sugar-coated oral tablets, each containing 0.625 mg of Esterified Estrogens, USP and 1.25 mg of Methyltsetesterone, USP.

Recommended Dosage
The usual daily dosage is 1 tablet of Estratest or 1 to 2 tablets of Estratest H.S. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, and vaginal bleeding. Doctor should be immediately contacted in case of such symptoms or suspected overdose.

Using Estratest or Estratest HS with Other Drugs

If Estratest or Estrates HS is taken with certain other drugs, effects may be new or unexpected. It is especially important to consult your doctor before combining Istratest with other drugs like Blood thinners such as Coumadin and Insulin etc. Some of the other news maker drugs for 2006 are xoliar, nrp, rameltoen, zeleuton, estradoil and volproate.