Table of contents:
- What Drug Lynestrenol?
- What is lynestrenol for?
- How is lynestrenol used?
- How is lynestrenol stored?
- Lynestrenol dosage
- What is the dose of lynestrenol for adults?
- What is the dose of lynestrenol for children?
- In what dosage is lynestrenol available?
- Lynestrenol side effects
- What side effects can I experience due to lynestrenol?
- Lynestrenol Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using lynestrenol?
- Is lynestrenol safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Lynestrenol Drug Interactions
- What medicines may interact with lynestrenol?
- Can food or alcohol interact with lynestrenol?
- What health conditions can interact with lynestrenol?
- Lynestrenol overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What Drug Lynestrenol?
What is lynestrenol for?
This drug is a type of progestagen hormone, prescribed for menstrual disorders, and contraception.
How is lynestrenol used?
Take this tablet with or without food. Follow all directions on the product packaging. If you are unsure about information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or gets worse or if you experience new symptoms. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How is lynestrenol stored?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Lynestrenol dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of lynestrenol for adults?
Contraception
Adults: 0.5 mg daily when used alone or 0.75-2.5 mg daily when used with estrogen.
Menstrual disorders
Adults: 5-10 mg daily as cyclic use.
What is the dose of lynestrenol for children?
The dosage for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information.
In what dosage is lynestrenol available?
Tablet, Oral: 0.5 mg.
Lynestrenol side effects
What side effects can I experience due to lynestrenol?
Side effects include:
- indigestion
- change in appetite or change in weight
- fluid retention
- edema
- rash
- urticaria
- mental depression
- breast tenderness and pain
- gynecomastia
- changes in libido
- headache
- migraine
- menstrual cycle changes
- irregular menstrual bleeding
- changes in LFT and serum lipid profiles.
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Lynestrenol Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using lynestrenol?
Before using lynestrenol, tell your doctor if you have:
- thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic process, or a history of this disorder
- impaired liver function, jaundice, Roter syndrome and Dubin-Johnson syndrome or a history of jaundice
- undiagnosed genital bleeding
- thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic process, or a history of this disorder
- allergies to this drug
Is lynestrenol safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category D according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = No risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
Lynestrenol Drug Interactions
What medicines may interact with lynestrenol?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
Increased metabolism and reduced efficacy with enzyme-producing agents eg carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampin. An adjustment in the antidiabetic dose may be necessary.
Can food or alcohol interact with lynestrenol?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with lynestrenol?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems .:
- CV or renal dysfunction
- hypertension
- epilepsy
- migraine
- asthma
- diabetes
- conditions that may be exacerbated by fluid retention
- malabsorption syndrome
- ectopic post-pregnancy
- functional ovarian cyst
- thromboembolism
Lynestrenol overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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