Norgestrel (Norgestrel)
Overview of Norgestrel
A synthetic progestogen, used in combination with estrogen as an oral contraceptive.
Indication of Norgestrel
Norgestrel is primarily indicated in conditions like Contraception.
Contraindication of Norgestrel
Norgestrel is contraindicated in conditions like Genital bleeding,Hepatic carcinoma,Endometrial cancer,Thrombo-embolic complications,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Norgestrel
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Norgestrel include Dizziness, Nausea & vomiting, Sleepiness, Withdrawal bleeding in females.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Norgestrel are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Fatigue, Redness, Depression, Hair loss, Acne, Faintness.
Precautions of Norgestrel
Before you take this medication, tell your doctor your medical history (including family medical history), especially if you have: asthma, high blood pressure, kidney or liver diseases, heart disease, history of jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during your menstrual cycle, strokes, blood clots, heart attacks, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), depression. Oral contraceptives may cause some degree of fluid retention. They should be prescribed with caution, and only with careful monitoring, in patients with conditions which might be aggravated by fluid retention.