Alvesco HFA inhalation and Estrasorb

• Generic Name: ciclesonide
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names:

  Alvesco HFA, Alvesco

Alvesco HFA is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Alvesco HFA is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years.

Alvesco HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, EstroGel Pump, Evamist, Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Vivelle, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Estrasorb is topical emulsion containing estradiol. Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

Estrasorb is used to after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes. The ovaries normally stop making estrogens when a woman is between 45 to 55 years old. When the estrogen levels begin dropping, some women develop very uncomfortable symptoms, such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating (“hot flashes” or “hot flushes”). In some women, the symptoms are mild, and they will not need estrogens. In other women, symptoms can be more severe.

Estrasorb may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.