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Norethindrone - oral

(nor-eth-in-drone)

common brand names: Aygestin

Warning: You shouldn't use this drug during 1st 4 months of pregnancy because birth defects may occur. this drug has not been proven to prevent natural abortions that occur early in the pregnancy. often, cause about an early natural abortion is due to defective female egg. Using this drug does not fix a defective egg & may get in the way about expelling it.

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Norethindrone Acetate Usage: this medication is female hormone. it is used to treat amenorrhea (lack about menstrual flow), abnormal bleeding from uterus, or endometriosis (a painful condition where the lining of the uterus is abnormal). it is also used to treat certain types of cancer.

How to use Norethindrone Acetate: May be taken with food or immediately after meal to prevent stomach upset. Take this med as prescribed. It's usually taken for three to 13 days during the later end of the menstrual cycle. menstrual period should begin within 3 to 10 days of stopping tablet. for treatment of cancer, the medication is usually taken more often. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask you're healthcare professional if you have any questions.

Norethindrone Acetate side effects: this med can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, or irritability. These effects should disappear as youre body adjusts to medication. If they persist or become severe, inform youre pharmacist. Notify some your doctor promptly if you experience any of the next while taking this medication: dizziness or fainting, sudden severe headache, changes in vision, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of hands or feet, acute chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the calves accompanied by swelling, warmth or redness, changes at vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or physician.

Norethindrone Acetate Precautions: Tell some your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, seizures, migraine headaches, diabetes, asthma, heart problems, liver problems, kidney problems, strokes, blood clots, heart attacks, cancer about breast or genitals, high blood level of cholesterol or fats, depression, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes). Norethindrone must not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform some your physician immediately. Consult your pharmacist for more details. it drug is excreted in to breast milk. the effect on nursing infants has not been determined. Consult your healthcare professional before you breast-feed. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the pharmacist that you take this medicine. do not smoke cigarettes. it pill may increase your risk about strokes, blood clots, hypertension, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, & liver tumors. Cigarette smoking further increases the risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks.

Norethindrone Acetate pill interactions: Tell your healthcare professional what prescription & nonprescription drugs you are taking. Because this drug can interfere with laboratory tests, tell physician & laboratory personnel that you take this medication. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or healthcare professional approval.

Norethindrone Acetate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, & dizziness.

Norethindrone Acetate special notes: it is important to have an annual physical exam & do regular self breast examinations while taking this pill. Patient information should be included with the medication. Read it carefully and ask your doctor or physician any questions you may have. do not allow anyone else to take this drug.

If you missed Norethindrone Acetate dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost clock for following dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Norethindrone Acetate Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Norethindrone

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