CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/BAZEDOXIFENE (Duavee) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/BAZEDOXIFENE

What is the Trade Name for CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/BAZEDOXIFENE?

Duavee

What are the Indications for CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/BAZEDOXIFENE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DUAVEE is indicated in women with a uterus for: DUAVEE is a combination of conjugated estrogens with an estrogen agonist/antagonist indicated for treatment of the following conditions in women with a uterus: Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause ( 1.1 ) Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis ( 1.2 ) Limitation of Use : DUAVEE should be used for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause 1.2 Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis 1.3 Important Limitations of Use Use DUAVEE for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman. Postmenopausal women should be re-evaluated periodically as clinically appropriate to determine if treatment is still necessary. When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, therapy should only be considered for women at significant risk of osteoporosis and non-estrogen medication should be carefully considered.

 

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