Medications for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Found 3 Approved Drugs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
MethylTESTOSTERone
Brand Names
Estratest, Methitest
MethylTESTOSTERone
Brand Names
Estratest, Methitest
Form: Tablet, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: October 17, 1974
Classification: Androgen
ESTRATEST H.S. AND ESTRATEST F.S. are indicated in the treatment of: Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause in those patients not improved by estrogens alone. (There is no evidence that estrogens are effective for nervous symptoms or depression without associated vasomotor symptoms, and they should not be used to treat such conditions.) ESTRATEST H.S. AND ESTRATEST F.S. HAVE NOT BEEN SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR ANY PURPOSE DURING PREGNANCY AND ITS USE MAY CAUSE SEVERE HARM TO THE FETUS (SEE BOXED WARNING ).
Cholestyramine
Brand Names
Choleystyramine, Prevalite, Questran
Cholestyramine
Brand Names
Choleystyramine, Prevalite, Questran
Form: Powder
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: February 01, 1996
Classification: Bile Acid Sequestrant
1) Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP Light powder is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated low density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol) who do not respond adequately to diet. Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP Light powder may be useful to lower LDL cholesterol in patients who also have hypertriglyceridemia, but it is not indicated where hypertriglyceridemia is the abnormality of most concern. Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be a component of multiple risk factor intervention in those individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Treatment should begin and continue with dietary therapy specific for the type of hyperlipoproteinemia determined prior to initiation of drug therapy. Excess body weight may be an important factor and caloric restriction for weight normalization should be addressed prior to drug therapy in the overweight. Prior to initiating therapy with cholestyramine resin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism), should be excluded and a lipid profile performed to assess Total cholesterol, HDL-C and triglycerides (TG). For individuals with TG less than 400 mg/dL.
Fenofibrate
Brand Names
Lipofen, Tricor
Fenofibrate
Brand Names
Lipofen, Tricor
Form: Tablet, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: May 13, 2005
Classification: Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor alpha Agonist
LIPOFEN is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet: to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL). to reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia when use of recommended LDL-C lowering therapy is not possible. LIPOFEN is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet: to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL) ( 1 ). to reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia when use of recommended LDL-C lowering therapy is not possible ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Markedly elevated levels of serum TG (e.g., >2,000 mg/dL) may increase the risk of developing pancreatitis. The effect of fenofibrate therapy on reducing this risk has not been determined ( 1 ). Fenofibrate did not reduce coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in two large, randomized controlled trials of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Markedly elevated levels of serum TG (e.g., ≥ 2,000 mg/dL) may increase the risk of developing pancreatitis. The effect of fenofibrate therapy on reducing this risk has not been determined [see Warnings and Precautions.
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