Conjugated estrogens and Sectral

• 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: acebutolol
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Sectral

Sectral is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Sectral is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rhythm disorders.

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