Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Endometriosis Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 200-800 mg Frequency: daily in 2 divided doses Duration: 3-6 months or if necessary, up to 9 months Note: adjusted according to response |
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Indication: Benign breast disorders Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – Initially, 100-400 mg Frequency: daily in 2 divided doses Duration: 3-6 months Note: adjusted according to response |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: Not recommended |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take at same times
Side Effect
- Intracranial hypertension
- Increased blood pressure
- Thromboembolism
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Urticaria
- Mild hirsutism
- Decreased breast size
- Voice changes
- Sore throat
- acne
- Increased oiliness of skin or hair
- Hair loss
- Menstrual irregularities (common)
- Gastroenteritis
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Elevated LFTs
- Joint pain
- Thromboembolic events and fatal strokes have been reported
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Ciclosporin, Warfarin, Carbamazepine, Tacrolimus
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Increased serum levels
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Insulin
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Increased incidence of insulin resistance in diabetic patients
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Porphyria
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Can trigger acute attacks
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Thromboembolic Disorders
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Risk of blood clots
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 15-30°C.
Data Sources
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