Estrace (Estradiol Oral Tablets) and Nourianz

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

• It is used to put off soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis) in women after change of life.
• It is used to prevent or lower the signs of the change of life (menopause).
• It is used to add estrogen to the body when the ovaries have been taken out or do not work the right way.
• Rarely, it is used to treat breast or prostate cancers.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: istradefylline
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Nourianz

Nourianz (istradefylline) is is an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine receptors are involved with the regulation of motor (muscle) behaviour.

Nourianz is given with levodopa and carbidopa to treat "wearing-off" episodes (muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control) in people with Parkinson's disease.

Nourianz is a prescription medicine and is supplied as a 20mg or 40mg tablet.