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EspañolBijuva overview
BRAND NAMES:
Bijuva
Generic Names:
Bijuva
Uses:
Treats moderate to severe symptoms of menopause (including hot flashes) in women with a uterus.
Therapeutic Classes:
Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Forms:
Capsule
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Bijuva come in
Capsule
What are common Bijuva doses?
Box 30 Capsules
Common Bijuva prescriptions
Bijuva
1 box (30 capsules), 1-100 mg box
How to take Bijuva
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose and it is more than 2 hours until your next dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible with food, then go back to your regular time. If you miss a dose and it is within 2 hours of your next evening dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose and it is more than 2 hours until your next dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible with food, then go back to your regular time. If you miss a dose and it is within 2 hours of your next evening dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Bijuva contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to estradiol or progesterone, or if you are pregnant, or have unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by your doctor. Do not use it if you have liver disease, breast cancer, problems with blood clots, or had a heart attack or stroke.
Bijuva warnings
Pregnancy after menopause is not likely, but if you think you could be pregnant, tell your doctor. This medicine could harm an unborn baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, lupus, migraine headaches, thyroid problems, edema (swelling), endometriosis, hereditary angioedema, asthma, epilepsy, porphyria, or a history of cancer. Tell your doctor if you have had your uterus (womb) removed (hysterectomy). Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you are having surgery that will require inactivity for a long time.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clotsIncreased risk of endometrial, breast, or ovarian cancerPossible risk of dementia (especially in women 65 years of age or older)Gallbladder diseaseEye or vision problemsHigh blood pressureHigh cholesterol or fats in the bloodThyroid problems
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Bijuva interactions
Some medicines can affect how estradiol/progesterone works. Tell your doctor if you are using carbamazepine, clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, rifampin, ritonavir, St John's wort, or thyroid medicines.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.
Bijuva side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Breast lumps or tenderness
Chest pain that may spread, coughing up blood, trouble breathing
Fever, diarrhea, muscle pain, dizziness, fainting
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with speech or walking
Redness, pain, burning, or itching in or near your vagina
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, discharge, or itching
Vision changes