Gestrenol Tablet

Allylestrenol
5mg
Renata Limited
Pack size 30's pack
Unite Price 9.00 BDT

Indications

Gestrenol Tablet is used for: Threatened miscarriage, Premature labor

Adult Dose

Adult: PO 5 mg 3 times/day for 5-7 days.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Administration May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals if GI upset occurs.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity; thrombophleobitis; undiagnosed vag bleeding, incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma, cerebral apoplexy, as a diagnostic test for pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment.

Precautions

Discontinue medications if there is sudden partial or complete loss of vision, proptosis or diplopia; migraine and embolic disorders; epilepsy, migraine, asthma, cardiac or renal dysfunction. History of depression, glucose tolerance and diabetic patients. My impair ability to drive operate machinery. Sudden withdrawal of allyloestrenol should be avoided as it leads to intermittent breakthrough bleeding; lactation. Pregnancy category: Not classified but clinically it is proven that Allylestrenol is safe during pregnancy & has no teratogenic effect on fetus in any trimester.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Clinically it is proven that Allylestrenol is safe during pregnancy & has no teratogenic effect on fetus in any trimester.

Interactions

Enhanced clearance with enzyme-inducing drugs eg, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampicin. Ketoconazole may increase bioavailability of progesterone. Potentially Fatal: Increased ciclosporin concentration.

Side Effects

Side effects of Allylestrenol : GI disturbances, appetite/weight change; fluid retention, oedema; acnes, skin rash, urticaria; depression, headache, fever, fatigue; breast changes, hirsutism, changes in libido, altered menstrual cycles or irregular menstrual bleeding (rare).

Mode of Action

Allylestrenol is similar to that of natural progesterone. It prepares the uterus for receiving the fertilised ovum and suppresses uterine motility.

Note

Gestrenol 5mg Tablet generic name is Allylestrenol. Gestrenol 5mg Tablet is manufactured by Renata LimitedGestrenol is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Gestrenol Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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