Estradiol (Systemic) and Trimethadione

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

Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body. It is available as an oral tablet, a topical gel or patch, vaginal cream, or as an injection.

Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. Estradiol is also used to treat low estrogen levels in women with ovarian failure. It is also indicated to treat certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

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

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

Trimethadione is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.

Trimethadione is used to treat absence seizures (also called "petit mal" seizures) in adults and children.

Trimethadione is usually given after other seizure medicines have been tried without success.

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