Estradiol and progesterone and Tolmetin Sodium

• Generic Name: estradiol / progesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bijuva

Estradiol (a form of estrogen) and progesterone are female hormones.

Estradiol and progesterone is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause.

estradiol and progesterone is for use only in a woman who has not had her uterus removed.

Estradiol and progesterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tolmetin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600

Consider potential benefits and risks of tolmetin therapy as well as alternative therapies before initiating therapy with the drug. Use lowest possible effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with patient's treatment goals.

Symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Management of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children ≥2 years of age.

Has been reported to be effective in the management of ankylosing spondylitis (late stages did not respond as well as early stages); has also been used with some success in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis shoulder (frozen shoulder), radiohumeral bursitis (tennis elbow), and local trauma (e.g., recent sprains).