NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

What is Norethindrone Acetate (Aygestin) ? 

Norethindrone Acetate Tablet or Aygestin is a female hormone and in the form of medicine, it is used in the treatment of Endometriosis which is bleeding in uterine caused by the abnormal hormone levels. It is also used to treat secondary Amenorrhea, which is a condition in which women’s menstrual cycle got disturbed due to low level of certain hormones. 

Norethindrone 5mg (Aygestin) Tablet Uses

This drug is used to treat women who have abnormal bleeding from the uterus also in a condition in which women stop getting their menstrual period on time for several months, the condition is known as “Amenorrhea” except the women who are pregnant or going through menopause. In adding up, the Norethindrone acetate tablets are used to treat a situation in which tissues that usually outline the within of the uterus is set up outer the uterus in the pelvic area that causes unbalanced periods. It is like progesterone home that female body makes naturally. norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol work by discontinuing the regular expansion of the uterus coating throughout the menstrual cycle and indicating hormone change in the pelvic region to restore normal menstrual periods. If a woman takes norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol 21 days in combination, it prevents pregnancy and works as a birth control pill that contains two types of hormone.  

Is this medication can be for the test of pregnancy?

No! Norethindrone Acetate 5mg tablet (Aygestin) cannot be used for the pregnancy test.  

Does Norethindrone 5mg Tablet stop periods? 

This medication can delay the menstrual period.  

Norethindrone acetate (Aygestin) dosage

1. The usual adult dose of norethindrone for endometriosis 

Initial dosage: Norethindrone Acetate tablet orally for two weeks once a day. 

The dosage should be increased by 2.5 mg per day for 14days until 15 mg is reached.  

2. Adult Dose for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. 

Initial dosage: 2.5 to 10mg once a day for 5 to 10 days. 

3. Adult Dose for Amenorrhea

Initial Dosage: 2.5 to 10mg once a day for 5 to days.  

Norethindrone Acetate (Aygestin) side effects

Norethindrone Acetate Side effects are Nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, trouble in sleeping, weight loss/gain, breast swelling, mood swings, hair loss and acne. If anyone suffer any of these side effects then must visit the doctor. 

There are few serious Norethindrone Acetate Side effects such as changes in menstrual flow, changes in vaginal blood, yellowish skin/eyes, depression, change in vaginal discharge, swelling in feet/hand, dark patches on the face or skin.  

Precautions of Norethindrone Acetate 5mg. 

Before taking medications, must tell to your doctor whether you have allergies or not. It is essential to tell about your all medical history as not every immune system can accept every type of medication. The medication must not be used in certain medical conditions, before taking it to consult to your doctor if you have any medical history such as blood clot, liver disease, cancer at any female organ, vaginal bleeding, miscarriage etc. also, tell your family medical history especially about cancer, blood clots, breast lumps, heart disease, seizure, diabetes, strokes, migraine, high blood pressure, fats, etc.  

Norethindrone 5mg (Aygestin) warnings and interactions 

Before taking medication, tell your pharmacist or doctor about the prescriptions and herbal products you are taking, especially of: certain anti-seizure medicines, drugs affecting liver enzymes etc. Norethindrone 5mg (Aygestin) increases plasma HDL2 and HDL cholesterol subfraction concentrations reduced LDL Cholesterol concentration also increases the level of triglycerides. It impaired glucose metabolism.  

MOA (Mechanism of Action) of Norethindrone 5mg

Norethindrone 5mg (Aygestin) is a copied progestational material which has some estrogenic, androgenic and anabolic properties. It binds to the intercellular receptors female hormone progesterone in the reproductive system and the resulting triggered composite with a specific site of DNA. 

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