Noteron 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.50 (6 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Norethisterone acetate |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Metropathia hemorrhagic (dysfunctional uterine bleeding)
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Postponement of menstruation
- Endometriosis
- Menorrhagia
Pharmacology
- Progestational actions similar to progesterone
- Potent inhibitor of ovulation
- Weak estrogenic properties
- Weak androgenic properties
- Absorbed from gastrointestinal tract
- Effects last for at least 24 hours
- Excreted in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Not intended for use in children
- Treatment duration for different indications
- Specific dosage for each indication
- Withdrawal bleeding resembling normal menstruation
- Prophylaxis against recurrence of dysfunctional bleeding
Interaction
- Not known
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe disturbances of liver function
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome
- Rotor syndrome
- Previous or existing liver tumors
- History of idiopathic jaundice, severe pruritus, or herpes gestationis during pregnancy
- Current thromboembolic processes
- Hypersensitivity to active substances or excipients
Side Effects
- Visual disturbance
- Nausea
- Headache
- Edema
- Migraine
- Dyspnoea
- Hypersensitivity (e.g. Rash, urticaria)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Not to be used during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased thromboembolic risk
- Possible arterial thrombosis
- Possible venous thromboembolism
- Possible cerebral and myocardial infarction
- Possible subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Possible benign and malignant liver tumors
- Influence on carbohydrate metabolism
- Reasons for stopping Noteron immediately
Overdose Effects
- No reports of overdosage
- Treatment generally unnecessary
- No special antidotes
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for menopausal symptoms
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Female Sex hormones
- Oral Contraceptive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Cool & dry place
- Keep out of reach of children