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  • Eviana
    / Novo Nordisk


    Active Ingredient *
    Estradiol (as hemihydrate) 0.5 mg

    Status in Israel
    RX

    Presentation and Status in Health Basket

    Presentation Basket Yarpa Pharmasoft

    Film Coated Tablets

    28 X 0.5 mg

    full basket chart 78487 5479

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    Dosage

    Eviana is a continuous combined hormone replacement therapy intended for use in women with an intact uterus. One tablet should be taken orally once a day without interruption, preferably at the same time every day. For initiation and continuation of treatment of postmenopausal symptoms, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration should be used. A switch to a higher dose product, e.g. Activelle 1 mg/0.5 mg tablets, should be considered if the response after 3 months is insufficient for satisfactory symptom relief. In women with amenorrhea and not taking HRT or women transferring from another continuous combined HRT product, treatment with Eviana may be started on any convenient day. In women transferring from a sequential HRT regimen, treatment should start right after their withdrawal bleeding has ended. If the patient has forgotten to take a tablet, the tablet should be taken as soon as possible within the next 12 hours. Forgetting a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting.


    Indications

    For women who have a uterus, for the: Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, and the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, therapy should only be considered for women at significant risk of osteoporosis and non-estrogen medicdbations should be carefully considered.


    Contra-Indications

    Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Known, suspected, or history of breast cancer. Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia. Active deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or history of these conditions. Active or recent (e.g., within the past year) arterial thromboembolic disease (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction). Liver dysfunction or disease. Known hypersensitivity to the ingredients.


    Special Precautions

    For the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms, HRT should only be initiated for symptoms that adversely affect quality of life. In all cases, a careful appraisal of the risks and benefits should be undertaken at least annually and HRT should only be continued as long as the benefit outweighs the risk. Evidence regarding the risks associated with HRT in the treatment of premature menopause is limited. Due to the low level of absolute risk in younger women, however, the balance of benefits and risks for these women may be more favourable than in older women.
    Medical examination/follow-up: Before initiating or reinstituting HRT, a complete personal and family medical history should be taken. Physical (including pelvic and breast) examination should be guided by this and by the contraindications and warnings for use. During treatment, periodic check-ups are recommended of a frequency and nature adapted to the individual woman. Women should be advised what changes in their breasts should be reported to their doctor or nurse. Investigations, including appropriate imaging tools, e.g. mammography, should be carried out in accordance with currently accepted screening practices and modified to the clinical needs of the individual.
    Conditions which need supervision:
    If any of the following conditions are present, have occurred previously, and/or have been aggravated during pregnancy or previous hormone treatment, the patient should be closely supervised. It should be taken into account that these conditions may recur or be aggravated during treatment with Eviana in particular:  Leiomyoma (uterine fibroids) or endometriosis, Risk factors for thromboembolic disorders, Risk factors for oestrogen dependent tumours, e.g. 1st degree heredity for breast cancer, Hypertension, Liver disorders (e.g. liver adenoma), Diabetes mellitus with or without vascular involvement, Cholelithiasis, Migraine or (severe) headache, Systemic lupus erythematosus, A history of endometrial hyperplasia, Epilepsy, Asthma, Otosclerosis.
    Reasons for immediate withdrawal of therapy: Therapy should be discontinued in case a contra-indication is discovered and in the following situations: Jaundice or deterioration in liver function, Significant increase in blood pressure, New onset of migraine-type headache, Pregnancy.
    Endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma: In women with an intact uterus, the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma is increased when oestrogens are administered alone for prolonged periods. The reported increase in endometrial cancer risk among oestrogen-only users varies from 2- to 12-fold greater compared with non-users, depending on the duration of treatment and oestrogen dose. After stopping treatment risk may remain elevated for more than 10 years. The addition of a progestagen cyclically for at least 12 days per month/28 day cycle or continuous combined oestrogen-progestagen therapy in non-hysterectomised women prevents the excess risk associated with oestrogen-only HRT. Breakthrough bleeding and spotting may occur during the first months of treatment. If breakthrough bleeding or spotting continues after the first months of treatment, appears after some time during therapy, or continues after treatment has been discontinued, the reason should be investigated, which may include endometrial biopsy to exclude endometrial malignancy.
    Breast cancer:
    The overall evidence suggests an increased risk of breast cancer in women taking combined oestrogen-progestagen and possibly also oestrogen-only HRT, that is dependent on the duration of taking HRT. The randomised placebo-controlled trial and epidemiological studies are consistent in finding an increased risk of breast cancer in women taking combined oestrogen-progestagen for HRT. The excess risk becomes apparent after about 3 years of use but returns to baseline within a few (at most 5) years after stopping treatment. HRT, especially oestrogen-progestagen combined treatment, increases the density of mammographic images which may adversely affect the radiological detection of breast cancer.
    Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer is much rarer than breast cancer. Long-term (at least 5-10 years) use of oestrogen-only HRT products has been associated with a slightly increased risk of ovarian cancer. Some studies, including the WHI trial, suggest that the long-term use of combined HRTs may confer a similar or slightly smaller risk
    Pregnancy and lactation: Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing mother.
    For full details see prescribing information.


    Side Effects

    Back pain, headache, pain in extremity. Nausea, diarrhea. Nasopharyngitis. Endometrial thickening, vaginal hemorrhage, Breast cancer risk, Endometrial cancer risk, Ovarian cancer risk, Risk of venous thromboembolism, Risk of coronary artery disease, Risk of ischaemic stroke.
    For full details see prescribing information.


    Drug interactions

    The metabolism of oestrogens and progestagens may be increased by concomitant use of substances known to induce drug-metabolising enzymes, specifically cytochrome P450 enzymes such as anticonvulsants (e.g. phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepin) and antiinfectives (e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin, nevirapine, efavirenz). Ritonavir and nelfinavir, although known as strong inhibitors, by contrast exhibit inducing properties when used concomitantly with steroid hormones. Herbal preparations containing St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) may induce the metabolism of oestrogens and progestagens. Clinically, an increased metabolism of oestrogens and progestagens may lead to decreased effect and changes in the uterine bleeding profile. Drugs that inhibit the activity of hepatic microsomal drug metabolising enzymes e.g. ketoconazole, may increase circulating levels of the active substances in Eviana. Concomitant administration of cyclosporine and Eviana may cause increased blood levels of cyclosporine, creatinine and transaminases due to decreased metabolism of cyclosporine in the liver.


    Pregnancy and Lactation

    Pregnancy: Eviana is not indicated during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs during medication with Eviana, treatment should be withdrawn immediately. Clinically, data on a limited number of exposed pregnancies indicate adverse effects of norethisterone on the foetus. At doses higher than normally used in OC and HRT, formulations masculinisation of female foetuses was observed. The results of most epidemiological studies to date relevant to inadvertent foetal exposure to combinations of oestrogens and progestagens indicate no teratogenic or foetotoxic effect.
    Lactation: Eviana is not indicated during lactation.


    Overdose

    Overdose may be manifested by nausea and vomiting. Treatment should be symptomatic.


    Manufacturer
    Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark
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