prasterone, intravaginal (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Intrarosa, DHEA, intravaginal, more...dehydroepiandosterone, intravaginal

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

intravaginal insert

  • 6.5mg

Dyspareunia

Indicated for moderate-to-severe dyspareunia caused by postmenopausal vulvar/vaginal atrophy

Administer 1 vaginal insert qDay at bedtime using applicator provided

Also see Administration

Safety and efficacy not established

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Adverse Effects

Frequency Not Defined

Vaginal discharge

Abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) smear

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Warnings

Contraindications

Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; evaluate and determine cause of bleeding before considering treating with intravaginal prasterone

History of breast cancer

Cautions

Estrogen is a metabolite of prasterone; use of exogenous estrogen is contraindicated in women with a known or suspected history of breast cancer (see Contraindications)

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

No data are available on use in pregnant women since it is indicated only in postmenopausal women

Lactation

Unknown if distributed in human breast milk

Indicated only in postmenopausal women; therefore, there is no information on the presence of prasterone in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism not fully established regarding use in vulvar/vaginal atrophy

Inactive endogenous steroid that is converted into active androgens and/or estrogens

Absorption

Peak plasma concentration (at Day 7)

  • Prasterone: 4.42 ng/mL
  • Testosterone: 0.15 ng/mL
  • Estradiol: 5.04 ng/mL

AUC (at Day 7)

  • Prasterone: 56.17 ng·h/mL
  • Testosterone: 2.79 ng·h/mL
  • Estradiol: 96.93 ng·h/mL

Metabolism

Human steroidogenic enzymes (eg, hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases, 5-alpha-reductases and aromatases) transform prasterone into androgens and estrogens

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Administration

Intravaginal Administration

Administer 1 insert daily at bedtime intravaginally

Use applicator provided; each applicator is for one-time use only

Instruct patient to empty bladder and wash hands before handling the vaginal insert and applicator

Instruct patient to follow the steps (with pictures) provided in patient instructions on how to administer the vaginal insert

Storage

May be stored at room temperature or refrigerated; 41-86°F (5-30°C)

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Images

BRAND FORM. UNIT PRICE PILL IMAGE
prasterone (dhea) oral
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25 mg capsule
DHEA oral
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10 mg-47 mg calcium tablet
Intrarosa vaginal
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6.5 mg insert

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Patient Handout

Patient Education
prasterone (dhea) oral

NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

USES: Consult your pharmacist.

HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

NOTES: No monograph available at this time.

MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.

STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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Formulary

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