Norethisterone

Posted By: praveen kumar - October 30, 2023

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Norethisterone

 

Uses

·  Endometrial cancer

This medicine is used for the treatment of a type of cancer where the tissue lining the uterus grows outside and causes pain.

 

·  Abnormal uterine bleeding

This medicine is used to prevent episodes of prolonged and heavy bleeding during menstrual periods.

 

 

·  Amenorrhoea

This medicine is used to treat the absence of a menstrual period in woman of reproductive age.

 

·  Contraception

This medicine is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

 

·  Premenstrual syndrome

This medicine is also used for the treatment of symptoms that occur between ovulation and onset of the menstrual period. Symptoms may include headache, mood disturbances, water retention, breast pain, etc.

 

·  Breast cancer

This medicine is also sometimes used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer at high doses.

 

·  Endometriosis

This medicine is used in the treatment of endometriosis (a condition where the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus) characterized by pelvic pain, painful periods, excessive bleeding, pain with intercourse,

 

 

 

 

Dosage

Depends    upon the health condition

Side effects

  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Enlargement of breasts
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Acneiform eruptions
  • Facial hair growth
  • Loss of vision or blurred vision
  • Bulging of eyes
  • Migraine like headaches
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Sharp or crushing pain in chest
  • Dizziness and fainting
  • Weakness in arms, hands, legs or feet
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Depressed mood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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