Lynoestrenol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Lynoestrenol is a orally active synthetic nortestosterone derived progestogen (sex hormone), and is used to prevent pregnancy and used in the treatment of uterine bleeding. Administered orally
Indications
Lynoestrenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hormonal contraception, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Endometritis, Uterine bleeding.
Contraindications
Lynoestrenol is contraindicated in conditions like Myocardial infarction, Pulmonary embolism, Vaginal bleeding, Hepatic disease, Cerebrovascular accident, Vascular disease, Deep vein thrombosis.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Lynoestrenol include Nausea, Vomiting, Breast swelling, Mastalgia. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lynoestrenol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Alopecia, Weight gain, Acne, Changes in libido, Hyperphagia, Breast tenderness, Irregular uterine bleeding, Vaginal secretion, Greasy hair, Reduce vaginal secretion.
Warnings
Chloasma is occasionally seen during the use. Occasionally changes in parameters of liver function, carbohydrate metabolism and hemostasis may occur. The slight signs of the virilization ( such as acne and hirsutism) observed in some patient. Slightly increased risk of some cardiovascular disorders has been reported. Some forms of severe depression, if likely to be exacerbated by sex steroids.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
5 to 10 mg (7.5 (7.5)) 24 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Lynoestrenol was found.
Storage
Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
2 records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.