Generic for Nor-Qd for Prevention of pregnancy - Drug Information

Generic Name - Norethindrone (Norethisterone)

Category - Contraceptive drug

Indications

Prevent pregnancy.
Generic Nor-Qd is indicated to prevent pregnancy. Norethindrone (Generic Nor-Qd) belongs to family of progestins, a female hormone. It works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation) and changing the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus. Progestins can prevent fertilization by preventing a woman's egg from fully developing.

Generic for Nor-qd Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Nor-Qd 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 Nor-Qd should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Asthma
Dental disease
Epilepsy
High blood pressure
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Heart or circulation problems
Breast disease
Diabetes Mellitus

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Nor-Qd. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Aminoglutethimide
Carbamazepine
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Rifabutin
Rifampin

Generic for Nor-qd Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericNor-QD
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Nor-QD for Amenorrhea is

FOR A 21-DAY SCHEDULE,

Oral contraceptives are taken every day for a 3-week period, followed by 1 week of no oral contraceptives; this cycle is repeated each month.

1) Starting on the first Sunday after the beginning of your menstrual period, take one tablet daily (at the same time each day) for the next 21 days. Note: If your period begins on Sunday, take the first tablet that day.

2) Wait 1 week before taking any more tablets. Your menstrual period should occur during this time.

3) Following this 1-week waiting time, begin taking a daily tablet again for the next 21 days.

FOR A 28-DAY SCHEDULE,

Starting on the first Sunday after the beginning of your menstrual period, take one tablet daily (at the same time each day) for the next 28 days. Continue taking the oral contraceptives according to your physician's instructions. Note: If your period begins on Sunday, take the first tablet that day.

Generic for Nor-qd Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Nor-QD 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 and sudden shortness of breath.

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 Nor-QD.

Generic for Nor-qd and Pregnancy

Studies indicate possibilities that Generic Nor-Qd may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby, if they are taken regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. Hence, do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Nor-qd and Breastfeeding

Small amounts of progestin passes into breast milk and no adverse effects have been found on breastfeeding performance or on the health, growth or development of the infant. However, do talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Nor-qd and Pediatric

Generic Naproxen should only be used in children who are over 12 years old. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Nor-qd and Geriatric

Elderly patients are considered to be sensitive than younger adults to the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Note

The above information about Generic Nor-Qd 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.