Indications
Lynotril Tablet is used for:
Contraception, Menstrual disorders
Adult Dose
Oral
Menstrual disorders
Adult: 5-10 mg daily as cyclic regimen.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contra Indications
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, active venous thromboembolic disorders or severe arterial disease, hepatic impairment, progestogen-dependent tumours, porphyria. Pregnancy.
Precautions
CV or renal dysfunction, hypertension, epilepsy, migraine, asthma, DM, conditions which may be exacerbated by fluid retention, malabsorption syndrome, post ectopic pregnancy, functional ovarian cysts, thromboembolism. Lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Increased metabolism and subsequent reduction in efficacy with enzyme-inducing agents e.g. carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampicin. Adjustment in antidiabetic dose may be required.
Potentially Fatal: May increase plasma levels and toxicity of ciclosporin.
Side Effects
Side effects of Lynestrenol :
GI disturbances, changes in appetite or weight, fluid retention, oedema, rashes, urticaria, mental depression, breast tenderness and pain, gynaecomastia, changes in libido, headache, migraine, altered menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual bleeding, changes in LFTs and serum lipid profile.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions.
Mode of Action
Lynestrenol is a progestogen structurally related to norethisterone. It may be used alone or as the progestogenic component of some oral contraceptives.
Note
Lynotril 5mg Tablet generic name is Lynestrenol. Lynotril 5mg Tablet is manufactured by ACI LimitedLynotril is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Lynotril Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.