Covaryx and Zileuton

• Generic Name: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT DS, EEMT HS, Essian, Essian HS, Estratest, Estratest HS, Menogen HS, Menogen, Syntest HS, Syntest DS

Esterified estrogens are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries.

Methyltestosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Covaryx is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or night sweats. Covaryx is usually given only short-term (such as 3 to 6 months).

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

• Generic Name: zileuton
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zyflo, Zyflo CR

Zileuton is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Zileuton is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 years old.

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