What is Bijuva: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Bijuva

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.