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Reproductive Meds
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Term | Definition |
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Androgens: Andronate, Depotest (testosterone) | replacement for male hormones; promote weight gain; may cause edema, change in appetite, male characteristics in females, increased serum cholesterol; observe for edema |
Female Hormone Replacement Therapy: Premarin (estrogen) | monitor for cardiac or respiratory symptoms |
Oral contraceptives | inhibit ovulation; prevent pregnancy; may cause headache, weight gain, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, edema, breast tenderness, vaginitis, nausea; administer withy food at bedtime to decrease nausea |
Antifungals: Monistat | inhibit fungus growth; used to treat vaginitis or other yeast infections; may cause burning, itching, swelling, irritation, lower abdominal cramps |