Norethisterone contraceptive
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
Endometriosis, postponement of men-struation, pre-menstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia. Norethisterone enanthate is used as a contraceptive Clinical selection for Norethisterone contraceptive should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Asthma; hepatic / renal / cardio-vascu-lar history of mental depression; diabetes mellitus Contraindications: Thrombo-embolic disorders; un-diagnosed vaginal bleeding.
Possible side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions; changes in libido; acne; GI disturbances; weight gain; break-through bleeding; breast changes; mental depression; and fluid retention.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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