Etyqa ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE .5 mg; .1 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 28-count — NDC 59651-0425-28 package photo

Etyqa ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE .5 mg; .1 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 28-count

by Aurobindo Pharma Limited · 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59651-425-28) / 28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 59651-0425-28
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59651-425-28 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains28-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 28 tablets 59651-0425-87
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 10, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59651-425-28
Product NDC 59651-425
11-digit billing NDC 59651042528
UNII 4TI98Z838E, 9S44LIC7OJ
Application # ANDA214729
SPL Set ID afbc2a33-5eb2-4f01-91e9-07d8050da6ce
Established class (EPC) Estrogen
Mechanism of action Estrogen Receptor Agonists
Chemical class Estradiol Congeners
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-06-30
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59651-425-28 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 59651-0425-28. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Radioactive Diagnostic Agent class.

Pharmacologic class Radioactive Diagnostic Agent, Estrogen
Drug family (ATC) Natural and semisynthetic estrogens, plain, Progestogens and estrogens, sequential preparations
How it works Positron Emitting Activity, Estrogen Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAurobindo Pharma Limited
Application holderAUROBINDO PHARMA LTD
FDA applicationANDA214729 (ANDA)
Labeler code59651
First marketedJun 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio1,449 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Great question. The estradiol (the estrogen part) is what actually relieves your hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness by replacing the estrogen your body stopped making a...
  • What exactly is this medicine doing for me — why do I need both an estrogen and a progestin?
  • Most women notice things like breast tenderness, some spotting or light bleeding, headaches, or nausea — especially in the first few months. Those are common and usually settle dow...
  • What are the most important side effects I should actually watch out for?
📖 Read our full Estradiol / Norethindrone guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color White
ShapeRound
ImprintEN;1
Size6 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 5Y0974F5PW
    Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickener and binder made by chemically treating cellulose. In medicines, it helps hold tablets together, thickens liquids, and can form a protective coating on capsules.
  • UNII 0WZ8WG20P6
    Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-based cellulose derivative that acts as a thickener, binder, and film-coating agent. It helps control how quickly the medicine dissolves and protects the tablet or capsule from moisture and light.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII XHX3C3X673
    Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 28 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate .5 mg/1; .1 mg 50742-0658-28 Ingenus 28 tablets $0.883 AB Availability likely
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate .5 mg/1; .1 mg 51991-0623-28 Breckenridge 28 tablets $0.883 AB Availability likely
Abigale Lo .5 mg/1; .1 mg 70700-0303-85 Xiromed 84 tablets $0.883 AB Availability likely
Etyqa .5 mg/1; .1 mgthis 59651-0425-28 Aurobindo 28 tablets FDA listed
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate .5 mg/1; .1 mg 50090-8004-00 A-S 28 tablets AB FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2023
On the market since
Jun 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
59651-0425-28 You're viewing this 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59651-425-28) / 28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2023-06-30 Active
59651-0425-87 1 POUCH in 1 CARTON (59651-425-87) / 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 POUCH / 28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2023-06-30 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 59651-0425-28?
NDC 59651-0425-28 is a 28-count package — 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 28 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack.
What is the difference between NDC 59651-0425-28 and NDC 59651-0425-87?
Both are Etyqa ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE .5 mg; .1 mg Tablet, Film Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 59651-0425-28 is the 28-count package, while NDC 59651-0425-87 is the 28 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Etyqa ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE .5 mg; .1 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Bill NDC 59651-0425-28 — the 11-digit billing format is 59651042528. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

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What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
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Labeler ✓ Available
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Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
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Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 59651-425-28, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 59651-0425-28, written without dashes as 59651042528. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 59651-0425-28, the first segment (59651) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Aurobindo Pharma Limited; the middle segment (0425) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (28) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Aurobindo Pharma Limited. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 28 tablets (59651-0425-87). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Aurobindo Pharma Limited is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning ~3 min read

WARNING: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS, PROBABLE DEMENTIA, BREAST CANCER, and ENDOMETRIAL CANCER Estrogen Plus Progestin Therapy Cardiovascular Disorders and Probable Dementia The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) estrogen plus progestin substudy reported increased risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5.6 years of treatment with daily oral conjugated estrogen (CE) [0.625 mg] combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) [2.5 mg], relative to placebo [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .

The WHI Memory Study (WHIMS) estrogen plus progestin ancillary study of the WHI reported an increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age and older during 4 years of treatment with daily CE (0.625 mg) combined with MPA (2.5 mg), relative to placebo. It is unknown whether this finding applies to younger postmenopausal women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.5) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ]. Do not use estrogen plus progestogen therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.5 , 14.6) ].

Breast Cancer The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy also demonstrated an increased risk of invasive breast cancer [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , and Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . Only daily oral 0.625 mg CE and 2.5 mg MPA were studied in the estrogen plus progestin substudy of the WHI. Therefore, the relevance of the WHI findings regarding adverse cardiovascular events, dementia and breast cancer to lower CE plus other MPA doses, other routes of administration, or other estrogen plus progestogen products is not known.

Without such data, it is not possible to definitively exclude these risks or determine the extent of these risks for other products. Discuss with your patient the benefits and risks of estrogen plus progestogen therapy, taking into account her individual risk profile. Prescribe estrogens with or without progestogens at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman.

Estrogen-Alone Therapy Endometrial Cancer There is an increased risk of endometrial cancer in a woman with a uterus who uses unopposed estrogens. Adding a progestogen to estrogen therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which may be a precursor to endometrial cancer. Adequate diagnostic measures, including directed or random endometrial sampling when indicated, should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in postmenopausal women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

Cardiovascular Disorders and Probable Dementia The WHI estrogen-alone substudy reported increased risks of stroke and DVT in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 7.1 years of treatment with daily oral CE (0.625 mg)-alone, relative to placebo [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . The WHIMS estrogen-alone ancillary study of the WHI reported an increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age and older during 5.2 years of treatment with daily CE (0.625 mg)-alone, relative to placebo.

It is unknown whether this finding applies to younger postmenopausal women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.5) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ]. Do not use estrogen-alone therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.3), and Clinical Studies (14.5 , 14.6) ]. Only daily oral 0.625 mg CE was studied in the estrogen-alone substudy of the WHI.

Therefore, the relevance of the WHI findings regarding adverse cardiovascular events and dementia to lower CE doses, other routes of administration, or othe…

🎯 Indications and Usage 212 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Etyqa is indicated for: Etyqa is an estrogen and progestin combination indicated in a woman with a uterus for: Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause ( 1.1 ) Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: When prescribing solely for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause, first consider the use of topical vaginal products. Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use: When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, first consider the use of non-estrogen medications.

Consider estrogen therapy only for women at significant risk of osteoporosis.

1.1Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause .

1.2Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause Limitation of Use When prescribing solely for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause, first consider the use of topical vaginal products.

1.3Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Limitation of Use When prescribing solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, first consider the use of non-estrogen medications. Consider estrogen therapy only for women at significant risk of osteoporosis.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use estrogen-alone, or in combination with a progestogen, at the lowest effective dose and the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman. Reevaluate postmenopausal women periodically as clinically appropriate to determine whether treatment is still necessary. Take a single Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg or 0.5 mg/0.1 mg tablet orally once daily for the Treatment of Moderate to severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause and for the Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ( 2.1 , 2.3 ) Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg tablets are taken orally once daily for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause ( 2.2 )

2.1Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause Take a single Etyqa tablet orally once daily for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg

2.2Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause Take a single Etyqa tablet orally once daily for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause. Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg

2.3Prevention of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Take a single Etyqa tablet orally once daily for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 119 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) are available in two strengths: Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg contains 1 mg of estradiol USP and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate USP. The tablets are white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “EN” on one side and “1” on the other side. Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg contains 0.5 mg of estradiol USP and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate USP.

The tablets are white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “EN” on one side and “2” on the other side. Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate) 1 mg/0.5 mg tablet ( 3 ) Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate) 0.5 mg/0.1 mg tablet ( 3 )

Contraindications 198 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Etyqa is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Breast cancer or history of breast cancer [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Estrogen-dependent neoplasia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Active DVT, PE, or history of these conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Active arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke and MI), or a history of these conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Known anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, or hypersensitivity to Etyqa Hepatic impairment or disease Protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency, or other known thrombophilic disorders Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding ( 4 ) Breast cancer or a history of breast cancer ( 4 , 5.2 ) Estrogen-dependent neoplasia ( 4 , 5.2 ) Active DVT, PE, or history of these conditions ( 4 , 5.1 ) Active arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke and MI), or a history of these conditions ( 4 , 5.1 ) Known anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, or hypersensitivity to Etyqa ( 4 ) Hepatic impairment or disease ( 4 , 5.10 ) Protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency, or other known thrombophilic disorders ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Estrogens increase the risk of gall bladder disease ( 5.4 ) Discontinue estrogen if severe hypercalcemia, loss of vision, severe hypertriglyceridemia or cholestatic jaundice occurs ( 5.5 , 5.6 , 5.9 , 5.10 ) Monitor thyroid function in women on thyroid replacement therapy ( 5.11 , 5.18 )

5.1Cardiovascular Disorders Increased risks of PE, DVT, stroke and MI are reported with estrogen plus progestin therapy. Increased risks of stroke and DVT are reported with estrogen-alone therapy. Immediately discontinue estrogen with or without progestogen therapy if any of these occur or is suspected.

Manage appropriately any risk factors for arterial vascular disease (for example, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, tobacco use, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) and/or venous thromboembolism (VTE) (for example, personal history or family history of VTE, obesity, and systemic lupus erythematosus). Stroke The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported a statistically significant increased risk of stroke in women 50 to 79 years of age receiving daily CE (0.625 mg) plus MPA (2.5 mg) compared to women in the same age group receiving placebo (33 versus 25 strokes per 10,000 women-years) [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .

The increase in risk was demonstrated after the first year and persisted. 1 Immediately discontinue estrogen with or without progestogen therapy if a stroke occurs or is suspected. The WHI estrogen-alone substudy reported a statistically significant increased risk of stroke in women 50 to 79 years of age receiving daily CE (0.625 mg)-alone compared to women in the same age group receiving placebo (45 versus 33 strokes per 10,000 women-years, respectively).

The increase in risk was demonstrated in year 1 and persisted [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . Immediately discontinue estrogen-alone therapy if a stroke occurs or is suspected. Subgroup analyses of women 50 to 59 years of age suggest no increased risk of stroke for those women receiving CE (0.625 mg)-alone versus those receiving placebo (18 versus 21 per 10,000 women-years).

1 Coronary Heart Disease The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported an increased risk (not statistically significant) of coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as nonfatal MI, silent MI, or CHD death) in those women receiving daily CE (0.625 mg) plus MPA (2.5 mg) compared to women receiving placebo (41 versus 34 per 10,000 women-years). 1 An increase in relative risk was demonstrated in year 1, and a trend toward decreasing relative risk was reported in years 2 through 5 [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .

The WHI estrogen-alone substudy reported no overall effect on CHD events in women receiving estrogen-alone compared to placebo 2 [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ]. Subgroup analyses of women 50 to 59 years of age, who were less than 10 years since menopause, suggest a reduction (not statistically significant) in CHD events in those women receiving daily CE (0.625 mg)-alone compared to placebo (8 versus 16 per 10,000 women-years). 1 In postmenopausal women with documented heart disease (n=2,763), average 66.7 years of age, in a controlled clinical trial of secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study; HERS), treatment with daily CE (0.625 mg plus MPA (2.5 mg) demonstrated no cardiovascular benefit.

During an average follow-up of 4.1 years, treatment with CE plus MPA did not reduce the overall rate of CHD events in postmenopausal women with established CHD. There were more CHD events in the CE plus MPA-treated group than in the placebo group in year 1, but not during the subsequent years. Two thousand three hundred twenty-one (2,321) women from the original HERS trial agreed to participate in an open label extension of HERS, HERS II.

Average follow-up in HERS II was an additional 2.7 years, for a total of 6.8 years overall. Rates of CHD events were comparable among women in the CE plus MPA group and the placebo group in HER…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Cardiovascular Disorders [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Malignant Neoplasms [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5 percent) with Etyqa are: back pain, headache, pain in the extremity, nausea, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, insomnia, emotional lability, upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, weight increase, breast pain, post-menopausal bleeding, uterine fibroid vaginal hemorrhage, ovarian cyst, endometrial thickening, viral infection, moniliasis genital, and accidental injury.

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse reactions reported with Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg by investigators during clinical trials regardless of causality assessment are shown in Table 1. TABLE 1 ALL TREATMENT-EMERGENT ADVERSE REACTIONS REGARDLESS OF RELATIONSHIP REPORTED AT A FREQUENCY OF ≥ 5 PERCENT WITH ETYQA 1 MG/0.5 MG Endometrial Hyperplasia Study (12-Months) Vasomotor Symptoms Study (3-Months) Osteoporosis Study (2-Years) Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg (n=295) 1 mg E 2 (n=296) Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg (n=29) Placebo (n=34) Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg (n=47) Placebo (n=48) Body as a Whole Back Pain 6% 5% 3% 3% 6% 4% Headache 16% 16% 17% 18% 11% 6% Digestive System Nausea 3% 5% 10% 0% 11% 0% Gastroenteritis 2% 2% 0% 0% 6% 4% Nervous System Insomnia 6% 4% 3% 3% 0% 8% Emotional Lability 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 0% Respiratory System Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 18% 15% 10% 6% 15% 19% Sinusitis 7% 11% 7% 0% 15% 10% Metabolic and Nutritional Weight Increase 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 6% Urogenital System Breast Pain 24% 10% 21% 0% 17% 8% Post-Menopausal Bleeding 5% 15% 10% 3% 11% 0% Uterine Fibroid 5% 4% 0% 0% 4% 8% Ovarian Cyst 3% 2% 7% 0% 0% 8% Resistance Mechanism Infection Viral 4% 6% 0% 3% 6% 6% Moniliasis Genital 4% 7% 0% 0% 6% 0% Secondary Terms Injury Accidental 4% 3% 3% 0% 17%* 4%* Other Events 2% 3% 3% 0% 6% 4% * including one upper extremity fracture in each group Adverse reactions reported with Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg by investigators during clinical trials regardless of causality assessment are shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2 ALL TREATMENT-EMERGENT ADVERSE REACTIONS REGARDLESS OF RELATIONSHIP REPORTED AT A FREQUENCY OF ≥ 5 PERCENT WITH ETYQA

0.5MG/0.1 MG Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg (n=194) Placebo (n=200) Body as a Whole Back Pain 10% 4% Headache 22% 19% Pain in extremity 5% 4% Digestive System Nausea 5% 4% Diarrhea 6% 6% Respiratory System Nasopharyngitis 21% 18% Urogenital System Endometrial thickening 10% 4% Vaginal hemorrhage 26% 12%

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Etyqa. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Genitourinary System Changes in vaginal bleeding pattern and abnormal withdrawal bleeding or flow; breakthrough bleeding; spotting; dysmenorrhea, increase in size of uterine leiomyomata; vaginitis, including vaginal candidiasis; change in amount of cervical secretion; changes in cervical ectropion; pre-menstrual-like syndrome; cystitis-like syndrome; ovarian cancer; endometrial hyperplasia; endometrial cancer.

Breast Tenderness, enlargement, pain, nipple discharge, galactorrhea; fibrocystic breast changes; breast cancer. Cardiovascular Deep and superficial venous thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; thrombophlebitis; myocardial infarction, stroke; increase in bl…

🔄 Drug Interactions 181 words

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Co-administration of estradiol with norethindrone acetate did not elicit any apparent influence on the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone acetate. Similarly, no relevant interaction of norethindrone acetate on the pharmacokinetics of estradiol was found within the NETA dose range investigated in a single dose study. Inducers and/or inhibitors of CYP3A4 may affect estrogen drug metabolism and decrease or increase the estrogen plasma concentration.

( 7 ) Estradiol In-vitro and in-vivo studies have shown that estrogens are metabolized partially by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Therefore, inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4 may affect estrogen drug metabolism. Inducers of CYP3A4 such as St.

John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) preparations, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, and rifampin may reduce plasma concentrations of estrogens, possibly resulting in a decrease in therapeutic effects and/or changes in the uterine bleeding profile. Inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir and grapefruit juice may increase plasma concentrations of estrogens and result in adverse reactions. Norethindrone Acetate Drugs or herbal products that induce or inhibit cytochrome P-450 enzymes, including CYP3A4, may decrease or increase the serum concentrations of norethindrone.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Etyqa is not indicated for use in pregnancy. There are no data with the use of Etyqa in pregnant women; however, epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses have not found an increased risk of genital or nongenital birth defects (including cardiac anomalities and limb-reduction defects) following exposure to combined hormonal contraceptives (estrogen and progestins) before conception or during early pregnancy. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Estrogens plus progestogens are present in human milk and can reduce milk production in breast-feeding women. This reduction can occur at any time but is less likely to occur once breast-feeding is well established. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Etyqa and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Etyqa or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use Etyqa is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Clinical studies have not been conducted in the pediatric population.

8.5Geriatric Use There have not been sufficient numbers of geriatric women involved in clinical studies utilizing Etyqa to determine whether those over 65 years of age differ from younger subjects in their response to Etyqa. The Women’s Health Initiative Studies In the WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy (daily CE [0.625 mg] plus MPA [2.5 mg] versus placebo), there was a higher relative risk of nonfatal stroke and invasive breast cancer in women greater than 65 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . In the WHI estrogen-alone substudy (daily CE [0.625 mg]-alone versus placebo), there was a higher relative risk of stroke in women greater than 65 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .

The Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study In the WHIMS ancillary studies of postmenopausal women 65 to 79 years of age, there was an increased risk of developing probable dementia in women receiving estrogen plus progestin or estrogen-alone when compared to placebo. It is unknown whether this finding applies to younger postmenopausal women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . Since both ancillary studies were conducted in women 65 to 79 years of age, it is unknown whether these findings apply to younger postmenopausal women 8 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ] .

🤰 Pregnancy 90 words

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Etyqa is not indicated for use in pregnancy. There are no data with the use of Etyqa in pregnant women; however, epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses have not found an increased risk of genital or nongenital birth defects (including cardiac anomalities and limb-reduction defects) following exposure to combined hormonal contraceptives (estrogen and progestins) before conception or during early pregnancy. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

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8.4Pediatric Use Etyqa is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Clinical studies have not been conducted in the pediatric population.

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8.5Geriatric Use There have not been sufficient numbers of geriatric women involved in clinical studies utilizing Etyqa to determine whether those over 65 years of age differ from younger subjects in their response to Etyqa. The Women’s Health Initiative Studies In the WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy (daily CE [0.625 mg] plus MPA [2.5 mg] versus placebo), there was a higher relative risk of nonfatal stroke and invasive breast cancer in women greater than 65 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . In the WHI estrogen-alone substudy (daily CE [0.625 mg]-alone versus placebo), there was a higher relative risk of stroke in women greater than 65 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .

The Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study In the WHIMS ancillary studies of postmenopausal women 65 to 79 years of age, there was an increased risk of developing probable dementia in women receiving estrogen plus progestin or estrogen-alone when compared to placebo. It is unknown whether this finding applies to younger postmenopausal women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . Since both ancillary studies were conducted in women 65 to 79 years of age, it is unknown whether these findings apply to younger postmenopausal women 8 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ] .

🆘 Overdosage 40 words

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of estrogen plus progestogen may cause nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, drowsiness and fatigue, and withdrawal bleeding may occur in women. Treatment of overdose consists of discontinuation of Etyqa therapy with institution of appropriate symptomatic care.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Endogenous estrogens are largely responsible for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Although circulating estrogens exist in a dynamic equilibrium of metabolic interconversions, estradiol is the principal intracellular human estrogen and is substantially more potent than its metabolites, estrone and estriol, at the receptor level. The primary source of estrogen in normally cycling adult women is the ovarian follicle, which secretes 70 to 500 mcg of estradiol daily, depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle.

After menopause, most endogenous estrogen is produced by conversion of androstenedione, secreted by the adrenal cortex, to estrone in the peripheral tissues. Thus, estrone and the sulfate-conjugated form, estrone sulfate, are the most abundant circulating estrogens in postmenopausal women. Estrogens act through binding to nuclear receptors in estrogen-responsive tissues.

To date, two estrogen receptors have been identified. These vary in proportion from tissue to tissue. Circulating estrogens modulate the pituitary secretion of the gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone (LH), and FSH through a negative feedback mechanism.

Estrogens act to reduce the elevated levels of these hormones seen in postmenopausal women. Progestin compounds enhance cellular differentiation and generally oppose the actions of estrogens by decreasing estrogen receptor levels, increasing local metabolism of estrogens to less active metabolites, or inducing gene products that blunt cellular responses to estrogen. Progestins exert their effects in target cells by binding to specific progesterone receptors that interact with progesterone response elements in target genes.

Progesterone receptors have been identified in the female reproductive tract, breast, pituitary, hypothalamus, and central nervous system.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Generally, a serum estrogen concentration does not predict an individual woman’s therapeutic response to Etyqa nor her risk for adverse outcomes. Likewise, exposure comparisions across different estrogen products to infer efficacy or safety for the individual woman may not be valid.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Estradiol Estradiol is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. Following oral administration of Etyqa tablets, peak plasma estradiol concentrations are reached within 5 to 8 hours. The oral bioavailability of estradiol following administration of Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg when compared to a combination oral solution is 53%.

Administration of Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg with food did not modify the bioavailability of estradiol. Norethindrone Acetate After oral administration, norethindrone acetate is absorbed and transformed to norethindrone. Norethindrone reaches a peak plasma concentration within 0.5 to 1.5 hours after the administration of Etyqa tablets.

The oral bioavailability of norethindrone following administration of Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg when compared to a combination oral solution is 100%. Administration of Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg with food increases norethindrone AUC 0-72 by 19% and decreases C max by 36%. The pharmacokinetic parameters of estradiol (E 2 ), estrone (E 1 ), and norethindrone (NET) following oral administration of 1 Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg or 2 Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg tablet(s) to healthy postmenopausal women are summarized in Table 3.

TABLE 3 PHARMACOKINETIC PARAMETERS AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF 1 TABLET OF ETYQA 1 MG/0.5 MG OR 2 TABLETS OF ETYQA

0.5MG/0.1 MG TO HEALTHY POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN 1 x Etyqa 1 mg/0.5 mg (n=24) Mean a (%CV) b 2 x Etyqa 0.5 mg/0.1 mg (n=24) Mean a (%CV) b Estradiol c (E 2 ) AUC 0-t (pg/mL*h) 766.5 (48) 697.3 (53) C max (pg/mL) 26.8 (36) 26.5 (37) t max (h): median (range) 6.0 (0.5 to 16.0) 6.5 (0.5 to 16.0) t 1/2 (h) d 14.0 e (29) 14.5 f (27) Estrone c (E 1 ) AUC 0-t (pg/mL*h) 4469.1 (48) 4506.4 (44) C max (pg/mL) 195.5 (37) 199.5 (30) t max (h): median (range) 6.0 (1.0 to 9.0) 6.0 (2.0…

🧬 Mechanism of Action ~1 min read

12.1Mechanism of Action Endogenous estrogens are largely responsible for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Although circulating estrogens exist in a dynamic equilibrium of metabolic interconversions, estradiol is the principal intracellular human estrogen and is substantially more potent than its metabolites, estrone and estriol, at the receptor level. The primary source of estrogen in normally cycling adult women is the ovarian follicle, which secretes 70 to 500 mcg of estradiol daily, depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle.

After menopause, most endogenous estrogen is produced by conversion of androstenedione, secreted by the adrenal cortex, to estrone in the peripheral tissues. Thus, estrone and the sulfate-conjugated form, estrone sulfate, are the most abundant circulating estrogens in postmenopausal women. Estrogens act through binding to nuclear receptors in estrogen-responsive tissues.

To date, two estrogen receptors have been identified. These vary in proportion from tissue to tissue. Circulating estrogens modulate the pituitary secretion of the gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone (LH), and FSH through a negative feedback mechanism.

Estrogens act to reduce the elevated levels of these hormones seen in postmenopausal women. Progestin compounds enhance cellular differentiation and generally oppose the actions of estrogens by decreasing estrogen receptor levels, increasing local metabolism of estrogens to less active metabolites, or inducing gene products that blunt cellular responses to estrogen. Progestins exert their effects in target cells by binding to specific progesterone receptors that interact with progesterone response elements in target genes.

Progesterone receptors have been identified in the female reproductive tract, breast, pituitary, hypothalamus, and central nervous system.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 201 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 1 mg/0.5 mg is a white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “EN” on one side and “1” on the other side. It is supplied as 28 tablets in a blister pack. The blister packs are available in the following packages: The blister pack is packed in pouch and the pouch is packaged in carton Carton of 1 Pouch NDC 59651-424-87 The blister pack is packed in carton Carton of 1 blister pack NDC 59651-424-28 Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “EN” on one side and “2” on the other side.

It is supplied as 28 tablets in a blister pack. The blister packs are available in the following packages: The blister pack is packed in pouch and the pouch is packaged in carton Carton of 1 Pouch NDC 59651-425-87 The blister pack is packed in carton Carton of 1 blister pack NDC 59651-425-28

16.2Storage and Handling Store in a dry place protected from light. Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

📋 Description 194 words

11 DESCRIPTION Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol USP and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate USP and the following excipients: corn starch, hydroxyl propyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, talc and triacetin. Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 0.5 mg of estradiol USP and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate USP and the following excipients: corn starch, hydroxyl propyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, talc and triacetin.

Estradiol is a white or creamy white, small crystals or crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 , ½ H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Norethindrone acetate (NETA) is a white to creamy white, odorless, crystalline powder.

Its chemical name is 17β -acetoxy-19-nor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: estradiolnorethin-str1.jpg estradiolnorethin-str2.jpg

💬 Information for Patients 140 words

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise women to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Patient Information ) Vaginal Bleeding Inform postmenopausal women to report any vaginal bleeding to their healthcare provider as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Possible Serious Adverse Reactions with Estrogen Plus Progestogen Therapy Inform postmenopausal women of possible serious adverse reactions of estrogen plus progestogen therapy including Cardiovascular Disorders, Malignant Neoplasms, and Probable Dementia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3) ] .

Possible Common Adverse Reactions with Estrogen Plus Progestogen Therapy Inform postmenopausal women of possible less serious but common adverse reactions of estrogen plus progestogen therapy such as headache, breast pain and tenderness, nausea and vomiting. Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Hyderabad-500 032, India Revised: 03/2024

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