Esterified estrogens contain a mixture of estrogenic substances; the principle component is estrone. Preparations contain 75% to 85% sodium estrone sulfate and 6% to 15% sodium equilin sulfate such that the total is not <90%. Esterified estrogens are a man-made mixture of estrogens that are used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, vaginal burning or irritation, or other hormonal changes in the vagina. It is being also for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Synonyms

Esterified estrogens
Estrogens, esterified
Estrogens, Esterified Component of Menrium
Estrogens,esterified
Menrium Component Estrogens, Esterified

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Prescription Products

Name	Dosage	Route	Labeller	Marketing Start	Marketing End
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Estragyn	Tablet	Oral	Searchlight Pharma Inc	1980-12-31	Not applicable
Estragyn	Tablet	Oral	Searchlight Pharma Inc	1974-12-31	Not applicable
Neo Estrone Tab 1.25mg	Tablet	Oral	Neolab Inc	1974-12-31	2008-04-02

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Generic Prescription Products

Name	Dosage	Strength	Route	Labeller	Marketing Start	Marketing End
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Menest	Tablet, film coated	2.5 mg/1	Oral	Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc	2018-09-17	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet	1.25 mg/1	Oral	Physicians Total Care, Inc.	2010-12-16	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet, film coated	1.25 mg/1	Oral	Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc	1977-09-28	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet	0.625 mg/1	Oral	Physicians Total Care, Inc.	2008-09-05	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet, film coated	0.625 mg/1	Oral	Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc	1977-09-28	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet	0.3 mg/1	Oral	Physicians Total Care, Inc.	2010-12-09	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet, film coated	0.3 mg/1	Oral	Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc	1977-09-28	Not applicable
Menest	Tablet, film coated	0.625 mg/1	Oral	Avera McKennan Hospital	2015-11-23	2018-06-26

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Unapproved/Other Products

Name	Ingredients	Dosage	Route	Labeller	Marketing Start	Marketing End
Covaryx	Esterified estrogens (1.25 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (2.5 mg/1)	Tablet, coated	Oral	Centrix Pharmaceutical	2007-04-01	Not applicable
Covaryx Hs	Esterified estrogens (0.625 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (1.25 mg/1)	Tablet, coated	Oral	Centrix Pharmaceutical	2007-04-01	Not applicable
Eemt	Esterified estrogens (1.25 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (2.5 mg/1)	Tablet, coated	Oral	Creekwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2011-09-01	Not applicable
Eemt H.S.	Esterified estrogens (0.625 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (1.25 mg/1)	Tablet, coated	Oral	Physicians Total Care, Inc.	2006-06-27	2013-01-15
Eemt Hs	Esterified estrogens (0.625 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (1.25 mg/1)	Tablet, coated	Oral	Creekwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2011-09-01	Not applicable
Essian	Esterified estrogens (1.25 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (2.5 mg/1)	Tablet	Oral	Prasco, Laboratories	2005-09-01	2010-01-31
Essian H.S.	Esterified estrogens (0.625 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (1.25 mg/1)	Tablet	Oral	Prasco, Laboratories	2005-09-01	2010-01-31
Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone	Esterified estrogens (0.625 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (1.25 mg/1)	Tablet	Oral	Method Pharmaceuticals	2017-08-15	Not applicable
Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone	Esterified estrogens (1.25 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (2.5 mg/1)	Tablet	Oral	ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2010-12-22	Not applicable
Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone	Esterified estrogens (1.25 mg/1) + Methyltestosterone (2.5 mg/1)	Tablet	Oral	ANIP Acquisition Company	2010-12-22	2010-12-10

International/Other Brands

Amnestrogen / Estratab / Evex / Femogen

Categories

UNII

3ASP8Q3768

CAS number

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Pharmacology

Indication

Esterified estrogens are indicated to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. It is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of breast cancer in both men and women. In men it can be used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is also indicated for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

Associated Conditions

Pharmacodynamics

Estrogens are responsible for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Estradiol is the principle intracellular human estrogen and is more potent than estrone and estriol at the receptor level; it is the primary estrogen secreted prior to menopause.

Mechanism of action

Estrogens modulate the pituitary secretion of gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone through a negative feedback system; estrogen replacement reduces elevated levels of these hormones.

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Absorption

Readily absorbed after oral administration. High concentrations of estrone are achieved with oral administration, whereas higher concentrations of estradiol are generally achieved after percutaneous absorption. Although vaginal products (such as gel, rings, etc.) are administered locally, they achieve high serum concentrations.

Volume of distribution

The distribution of exogenous estrogens is similar to that of endogenous estrogens. Estrogens are widely distributed in the body and are generally found in higher concentration in the sex hormone target organs.

Protein binding

Approximately 95-98% of estradiol is bound loosely to albumin or tightly to sex hormone binding globulin.

Metabolism

Hepatic; partial metabolism via CYP3A4 enzymes; estradiol is reversibly converted to estrone and estriol; oral estradiol also undergoes enterohepatic recirculation by conjugation in the liver, followed by excretion of sulfate and glucuronide conjugates into the bile, then hydrolysis in the intestine and estrogen reabsorption. Sulfate conjugates are the primary form found in postmenopausal women.

Route of elimination

Mainly urinary as estradiol, estrone, estriol, and their glucuronide and sulfate conjugates.

Half life

Half-life varies, it is in the range 1-2 hr.

Clearance

There is variation in the clearance rate depends on each estrogen individual: estradiol-17β: 580 L/day/m2 estrone: 4050 L/day/m2 estriol: 1110 L/day/m2

Toxicity

LD50 IP 325 mg/Kg (rat). LD50 IV 1740 mg/Kg (mouse). LD50 oral >5000 mg/Kg (rat).

Affected organisms

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Pathways

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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs

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Interactions

Drug Interactions

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Drug	Interaction
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(R)-warfarin	Estrogens, esterified may decrease the anticoagulant activities of (R)-warfarin.
(S)-Warfarin	Estrogens, esterified may decrease the anticoagulant activities of (S)-Warfarin.
Abciximab	Estrogens, esterified may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Abciximab.
Abituzumab	Esterified estrogens may increase the thrombogenic activities of Abituzumab.
Abrilumab	Esterified estrogens may increase the thrombogenic activities of Abrilumab.
Aceclofenac	Aceclofenac may increase the thrombogenic activities of Estrogens, esterified.
Acetohexamide	The therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with Estrogens, esterified.
Acetylsalicylic acid	Estrogens, esterified may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Acetylsalicylic acid.
Adecatumumab	Esterified estrogens may increase the thrombogenic activities of Adecatumumab.
Aducanumab	Esterified estrogens may increase the thrombogenic activities of Aducanumab.

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References

General References

MSDS [Link]
product info [Link]
product info [Link]
article [Link]

External Links

PubChem Substance: 347910451
Wikipedia: Esterified_estrogens

AHFS Codes

68:16.04 — Estrogens

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Phase	Status	Purpose	Conditions	Count
2	Completed	Treatment	Hot Flushes, Menopause, Postmenopause	1
2	Completed	Treatment	Menopause	1
2	Terminated	Treatment	Breast Cancer	1
2	Terminated	Treatment	Menopause	2

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Manufacturers

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Packagers

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Dosage forms

Form	Route	Strength
Tablet, coated	Oral
Tablet	Oral
Tablet	Oral	0.3 mg/1
Tablet	Oral	0.625 mg/1
Tablet	Oral	1.25 mg/1
Tablet, film coated	Oral	0.3 mg/1
Tablet, film coated	Oral	0.625 mg/1
Tablet, film coated	Oral	1.25 mg/1
Tablet, film coated	Oral	2.5 mg/1
Tablet	Oral

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Properties

State: Not Available
Experimental Properties: Not Available
Predicted Properties: Not Available
Predicted ADMET features: Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST): Not Available
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Taxonomy

Classification: Not classified

Enzymes

Details1. Cytochrome P450 3A4

Kind: Protein
Organism: Humans
Pharmacological action: Unknown
Actions: Substrate

General Function: Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function: Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name: CYP3A4
Uniprot ID: P08684
Uniprot Name: Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight: 57342.67 Da

Carriers

Details1. Thyroxine-binding globulin

Kind: Protein
Organism: Humans
Pharmacological action: No
Actions: Inducer

General Function: Serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity
Specific Function: Major thyroid hormone transport protein in serum.
Gene Name: SERPINA7
Uniprot ID: P05543
Uniprot Name: Thyroxine-binding globulin
Molecular Weight: 46324.12 Da

References

CYTOMEL (liothyronine) FDA label [File]

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