Generic Name - Norethindrone acetate
Category - Contraceptive medication.
Indications
Ovulation and pregnancy.
Generic Norethindrone is used as oral contraceptives (birth control pills or 'the pill'). Norethindrone acetate (generic Norethindrone) combines natural or synthetic estrogens and progestins, similar to the natural sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) produced in a woman's body. It works by preventing ovulation and pregnancy.
Generic for Norethindrone Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Norethindrone 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 Norethindrone should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
blood sugar problems, like diabetes
cancer of the breast, cervix, ovary, uterus, vagina, or unusual vaginal bleeding
depression
fibroids
gallbladder disease
heart or circulation problems
high blood pressure
jaundice
liver disease
menstrual problems
migraine headaches
tobacco smoker
stroke
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Bupropion. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
amiodarone
anabolic steroids
androgens
Troglitazone
corticosteroids
barbiturates
methotrexate
Theophylline
Cyclosporine
Griseofulvin
Generic for Norethindrone Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericNorethindrone
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Norethindrone for Amenorrhea is 2.5 to 10 milligrams a day taken for 5 to 10 days during the second half of a 28-day cycle. Your period should start 3 to 7 days after you stop taking Norethindrone.
Generic for Norethindrone Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Norethindrone 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 Norethindrone.
Generic for Norethindrone and Pregnancy
Generic Norethindrone is not recommended for use during pregnancy and should be discontinued if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant.
Generic for Norethindrone and Breastfeeding
Generic Norethindrone passes into breast milk and can change the content or lower the amount of breast milk.
Generic for Norethindrone and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Norethindrone in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Norethindrone and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Norethindrone in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Norethindrone 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.
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