Giane 2 mg+0.035 mg (Tablet)
21 tablet pack: ৳ 199.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cyproterone acetate ethinyl estradiol |
| Company | Renata limited |
Title & Categories
- Giane Tablet
- Oral Contraceptive
- Acne Treatment
- Hormonal preparation
Composition
- 21 tablets per blister pack
- Each tablet contains Cyproterone acetate 2 mg and Ethinylestradiol 0.035 mg
- Each cycle consists of 21 days on medication and a 7-day interval without medication
Dosage & Administration
- 21-day course of tablets with 7-day off period
- First tablet to be taken on day 1 of menstrual cycle
- Tablets to be taken at the same time each day
- Treatment to be continued for several months
- Missed dose instructions
Indications
- Treatment of severe acne in women unresponsive to oral antibiotic
- Symptoms of androgenization, including seborrhea and mild hirsutism
Pharmacology & Mode of Action
- Cyproterone acetate's antiandrogenic, progestogenic, and antigonadotrophic activity
- Ethinylestradiol's effect on sex hormone binding globulin levels
- Prevention of ovulation and possible conception
Interaction
- Drugs reducing efficacy and increasing breakthrough bleeding
- Altered effectiveness of concurrent drugs
- Reduced efficacy due to accelerated estrogen metabolism caused by hepatic enzyme induction
Contraindications
- Thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disorders, or history of these conditions
- Active liver disease or hepatic adenomas or carcinomas
- Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast
- Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Any ocular lesion arising from ophthalmic vascular disease
Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Edema
- Breast pain
- Lactation
- Blood clot
- Gallstones
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Fetal abnormalities reported in the offspring
- Excretion of hormonal components in breast milk
- Potential impact on infant's fluid retention and conditions such as epilepsy
Precautions & Warnings
- Predisposing factors for coronary artery diseases
- Discontinuation at earliest manifestation of thromboembolic and cardiovascular disorders
- Hypertension, migraine, and diabetes precautions
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidotes
- Symptomatic treatment based on pharmacological action of constituents
Therapeutic Class
- Oral Contraceptive preparations
- Oral Hormonal preparations for Acne
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place
- Protection from light
- Keep out of the reach of children