Prasterone
PrescriptionHandelsnamen: Intrarosa
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION INTRAROSA (prasterone) vaginal insert is a vaginally administered steroid. Prasterone is identified chemically as 3β-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one. It has the empirical formula C 19 H 28 O 2 with a molecular weight of 288.424 g/mol. Prasterone is a white to off-white crystalline powder insoluble in water and soluble in sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). The structural formula is: Each INTRAROSA (prasterone) vaginal insert contains 6.5 mg of prasterone in 1.3 ml of off-white hard fat (Witepsol). Prasterone
Wirkstoffe
| Wirkstoff | Stärke |
|---|---|
| Prasterone | - |
Indikationen und Anwendung
Dosierung und Verabreichung
Side Effects Overview
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Current or Past History of Breast Cancer. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Current or Past History of Breast Cancer Estrogen is a metabolite of prasterone. Use of exogenous estrogen is contraindicated in women with a known or suspected history of breast cancer. INTRAROSA has not been studied in women with a history of breast cancer.
Kontraindikationen
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding: Any postmenopausal woman with undiagnosed, persistent or recurring genital bleeding should be evaluated to determine the cause of the bleeding before consideration of treatment with INTRAROSA. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. ( 4 )
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INTRAROSA ® is a steroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. INTRAROSA ® is a steroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. ( 1 )
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer one INTRAROSA vaginal insert once daily at bedtime, using the provided applicator. One vaginal insert, once daily at bedtime. ( 2 )
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Current or Past History of Breast Cancer. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Current or Past History of Breast Cancer Estrogen is a metabolite of prasterone. Use of exogenous estrogen is contraindicated in women with a known or suspected history of breast cancer. INTRAROSA has not been studied in women with a history of breast cancer.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding: Any postmenopausal woman with undiagnosed, persistent or recurring genital bleeding should be evaluated to determine the cause of the bleeding before consideration of treatment with INTRAROSA. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. ( 4 )
Prasterone is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Prasterone drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Prasterone label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1927688 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Prasterone (FDA National Drug Code)
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