Conjugated estrogens and Emsam

• Generic Name: conjugated estrogens
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Intravenous, Cenestin

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.

Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. Conjugated estrogens are also used to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body.

Conjugated estrogens are sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in both women and men.

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

• Generic Name: selegiline
• Dosage Forms: transdermal patch
• Other Brand Names: Emsam, Eldepryl, Zelapar

Emsam (selegiline) prevents the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that are often imbalanced in people with depression.

Emsam transdermal patches are used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

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