Ubilon 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tibolone |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of symptoms resulting from natural or surgical menopause in postmenopausal women
- Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fractures
Pharmacology
- Synthetic steroid with estrogenic, androgenic, and progestagenic properties
- Rapid metabolism into three compounds contributing to pharmacological effects
- Estrogenic effects on the vagina, bone, and thermoregulatory centers in the brain
- Improvement of vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, mood, and libido
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet per day (2.5 mg daily)
- Swallowed with water or other drink at the same time each day
- Optimal results obtained when therapy is continued for at least 3 months
- Specific starting dosage guidelines for different menopausal situations
- Instructions for missed dose
Interaction
- No reported examples of interactions with other medicines in clinical practice
- Potential interactions with enzyme-inducing compounds and anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Known or suspected hormone-dependent tumors
- Cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders
- Active deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolic disorders
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology
- Severe liver disorders
Side Effects
- Occasional vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Headache and migraine
- Oedema, dizziness, pruritus
- Increase in body weight, nausea, abdominal pain
- Rash and depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Contraindicated during pregnancy
- Immediate withdrawal if pregnancy occurs during medication
- No clinical data on exposed pregnancies available
- Contraindicated in lactating women
Precautions & Warnings
- Patients with renal dysfunction, history of liver disease
- Epilepsy, migraine, hypercholesterolemia
- Impaired carbohydrate metabolism, diabetes mellitus
- Cholestatic jaundice
Overdose Effects
- Acute toxicity in animals is very low
- Toxic symptoms not expected with simultaneous intake of several tablets
- Possible symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding in females
- Symptomatic treatment if necessary
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for menopausal symptoms: Hormone replacement therapy
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children