Generic for Cycrin for Irregular menstrual cycle - Drug Information

Generic Name - Medroxyprogesterone

Category - Oral Contraceptives

Indications

Irregular menstrual cycle.
Generic Cycrin is indicatedto treat an irregular menstrual cycle, lack of menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding caused by a hormonal imbalance. Medroxyprogesterone (Generic Cycrin) belongs to the family of Progestin, can help other hormones to work properly.Natural progesterone is essential to normal reproductive functioning of the womb and reproductive system.

Generic for Cycrin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Cycrin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Cycrin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Asthma
Liver disease
Breast disease
Heart of circulation problems
Migraine headaches
Bleeding problems
Diabetes mellitus
Stroke
Central nervous system disorders.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Cycrin.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Aminoglutethimide
Carbamazepine
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Rifabutin
Rifampin Potassium supplements.

Generic for Cycrin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCycrin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Cycrin for restoration of menstrual periods is 5 to 10 milligrams daily for 5 to 10 days.

The usual recommended dosage of Generic Cycrin for abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance, beginning on the 16th or 21st day of the menstrual cycle is 5 to 10 milligrams daily for 5 to 10 days.

Generic for Cycrin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Cycrin side Effects include breast tenderness or discharge, numbness or pain in the arm or leg, pain in the chest, groin or leg, severe headache, stomach pain, sudden shortness of breath, unusual weakness or tiredness,
Vision or speech problems and yellowing of skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Cycrin.

Generic for Cycrin and Pregnancy

Use of Generic Cycrin during pregnancy is likely to cause male-like changes in a female fetus and female-like changes in a male fetus, but these problems usually can be reversed. Hence, do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Cycrin and Breastfeeding

Studies indicate that Generic Cycrin while breast feeding passes into the breast milk, but have not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. However, progestins may change the quality or amount (increase or decrease) of the mother's breast milk. Therefore,it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor.

Generic for Cycrin and Pediatric

Use of Generic Cycrin is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children. It is recommended to talk to your doctorand obtain medical opinion.

Generic for Cycrin and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cycrin in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Cycrin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.