Norgestimate (Norgestimate)
Overview of Norgestimate
Norgestimate is a progestogen structurally related to levonorgestrel. Norgestimate is used as a part of progestogenic part of combined oral contraceptives.
Indication of Norgestimate
Norgestimate is primarily indicated in conditions like Oral contraception.
Contraindication of Norgestimate
Norgestimate is contraindicated in conditions like Breast cancer,Circulatory system disease,Liver diseases,Genital bleeding,Disturbance of lipid metabolism.
Side Effects of Norgestimate
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Norgestimate, which give rise to further complications include Hypertension.,Norgestimate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Venous thromboembolism, Ischemic heart disease, Cerebrovascular disease. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Norgestimate therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Norgestimate include Nausea, Vomiting, Vaginal bleeding.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Norgestimate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Acne, Depressive moods, Changes in libido.
Precautions of Norgestimate
It should be used with caution in patients with any allergy (especially drug allergy), abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver, kidney or heart disease, cancer of the breast or genitals, missed abortion, blood clots, seizures, migraine, asthma, depression or diabetes. Limit alcohol, as this may increase side effects of this drug. It shold be used with caution while performing tasks requiring mental alertness (e.g.driving) as this drug may cause drowsiness.