WikiMD is the world's largest medical encyclopedia with
15,721 pages, 4,133,825 edits & 37,720,694 views.
Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
A combination preparation of conjugated estrogens and the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) bazedoxifene that can be used for hormone replacement purposes. The conjugated estrogens increase the diminishing levels of estrogen in menopausal and postmenopausal women by binding to and activating estrogen receptors (ERs), which, in turn, bind to estrogen response elements (EREs) in target genes; this results in the transcription of estrogen-regulated genes. Maintaining adequate estrogen levels decreases symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstruation, fat redistribution, mood swings, sleep disorders, vaginal dryness and osteoporosis. Bazedoxifene specifically binds to and activates ERs in certain tissues, including liver, bone, breast, and endometrium, and also promotes the transcription of estrogen-regulated genes in these tissues. However, bazedoxifene acts as an estrogen antagonist in uterine and breast tissue, thereby blocking the proliferative effects of estrogen-binding to ER-positive cells in these tissues.
Learn more about Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
- Dailymed label info
- Scientific articles
- Drug portal Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
- toxicity info on Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
- FDA Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
Latest research - Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
External links
This WikiMD article Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene is a stub. If you are familiar with the topic Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene, you can help us. Paid editors welcome!
Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene is part of WikiMD's free ^articles!
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional advice. By accessing and using WikiMD you agree to the terms of use.
Templates etc. when imported from Wikipedia, are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See full disclaimers.
Ad. Tired of being overweight?. W8MD's physician weight loss program can HELP. Tele medicine available |