Estradiol valerate/prasterone enanthate
Combination drug
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Estradiol valerate/prasterone enanthate (EV/DHEA-E), sold under the brand name Gynodian Depot among others, is an injectable combination medication of estradiol valerate (EV), an estrogen, and prasterone enanthate (DHEA-E), an androgen, estrogen, and neurosteroid, which is used in menopausal hormone therapy for women.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] It is provided in the form of 1 mL ampoules containing 4 mg estradiol valerate and 200 mg prasterone enanthate in an oil solution and is administered by intramuscular injection once every 4 to 6 weeks.[2] EV/DHEA-E reportedly has a duration of about 21 days.[10]
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Estradiol valerate | Estrogen |
| Prasterone enanthate | Androgen; Estrogen; Neurosteroid |
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| Trade names | Gynodian Depot, Binodian Depot, Cidodian Depot, Klimax, Supligol NF |
| Other names | EV/DHEA-E; EV/PE; SH-70833-D |
| Routes of administration | Intramuscular injection |
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The medication is available in Europe, Latin America, and Egypt.[11][12][13][14] EV/DHEA-E was developed and marketed by Schering, was first described in the literature in 1972, and was introduced for medical use in April 1975.[4][15][16][17]
| Route | Medication | Major brand names | Form | Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | Testosterone undecanoate | Andriol, Jatenzo | Capsule | 40–80 mg 1x/1–2 days |
| Methyltestosterone | Metandren, Estratest | Tablet | 0.5–10 mg/day | |
| Fluoxymesterone | Halotestin | Tablet | 1–2.5 mg 1x/1–2 days | |
| Normethandronea | Ginecoside | Tablet | 5 mg/day | |
| Tibolone | Livial | Tablet | 1.25–2.5 mg/day | |
| Prasterone (DHEA)b | – | Tablet | 10–100 mg/day | |
| Sublingual | Methyltestosterone | Metandren | Tablet | 0.25 mg/day |
| Transdermal | Testosterone | Intrinsa | Patch | 150–300 μg/day |
| AndroGel | Gel, cream | 1–10 mg/day | ||
| Vaginal | Prasterone (DHEA) | Intrarosa | Insert | 6.5 mg/day |
| Injection | Testosterone propionatea | Testoviron | Oil solution | 25 mg 1x/1–2 weeks |
| Testosterone enanthate | Delatestryl, Primodian Depot | Oil solution | 25–100 mg 1x/4–6 weeks | |
| Testosterone cypionate | Depo-Testosterone, Depo-Testadiol | Oil solution | 25–100 mg 1x/4–6 weeks | |
| Testosterone isobutyratea | Femandren M, Folivirin | Aqueous suspension | 25–50 mg 1x/4–6 weeks | |
| Mixed testosterone esters | Climacterona | Oil solution | 150 mg 1x/4–8 weeks | |
| Omnadren, Sustanon | Oil solution | 50–100 mg 1x/4–6 weeks | ||
| Nandrolone decanoate | Deca-Durabolin | Oil solution | 25–50 mg 1x/6–12 weeks | |
| Prasterone enanthatea | Gynodian Depot | Oil solution | 200 mg 1x/4–6 weeks | |
| Implant | Testosterone | Testopel | Pellet | 50–100 mg 1x/3–6 months |
| Notes: Premenopausal women produce about 230 ± 70 μg testosterone per day (6.4 ± 2.0 mg testosterone per 4 weeks), with a range of 130 to 330 μg per day (3.6–9.2 mg per 4 weeks). Footnotes: a = Mostly discontinued or unavailable. b = Over-the-counter. Sources: See template. | ||||
