Aygestin
Norethindrone acetate tablets for endometriosis and secondary amenorrhoea. It changes the lining of the womb so it does not grow abnormally.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Menopause & HRT · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Norethindrone Acetate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
This listing uses Aygestin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aygestin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aygestin details
- Conditions
- Endometriosis · Secondary Amenorrhoea · Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Alternative names
- norethindrone acetate
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Progesterone Derivative
- Known off-label uses
- menometrorrhagia
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of deep vein thrombosis; active hepatic disease
- Minor side effects
- breakthrough bleeding; weight change; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; oedema; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Duramed Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for females from menarche to menopause.
Serious side effects
pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Norethindrone acetate tablets for endometriosis and secondary amenorrhoea. It changes the lining of the womb so it does not grow abnormally.
Mechanism of action
Transforms proliferative endometrium into secretory tissue, inhibiting pituitary gonadotropin secretion to prevent hyperplastic growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Fetal anomalies reported. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Aygestin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Norethindrone Acetate, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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