Metrinor2mg
Tablet
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metrinor. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Metrinor is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful eff... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Metrinor is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Nonho... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Metrinor does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Metrinor in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Metrinor should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metrinor may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Metrinor is used for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. It consists of progestin, which is similar to the female hormone and wo... View More
Uses of Metrinor
- Endometriosis
Side effects of Metrinor
- Acne
- Headache
- Depression
- Breast discomfort
How to use Metrinor
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metrinor may be taken with... View More
How Metrinor works
Metrinor is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium... View More
- You have been prescribed Metrinor for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
- Take it without any break, preferably at the same time everyday.
- Do not use hormonal contraceptives while taking this medicine. If required, use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms.
- You may experience infrequent or irregular menstrual bleeding patterns. Consult your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not use Metrinor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Indication
Treatment of endometriosis.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
1 tab daily w/o interruption, taken preferably at the same time each day.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Active venous thromboembolic disorder. Presence or history of arterial & CV disease (eg MI, CVA, ischemic heart disease); severe hepat... View More
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Obtain a complete medical history & perform physical & gynecological exam prior to initiation or reinstitution of therapy. Patients w/ history of extrau... View More
Side Effect
Increased wt; depressed mood, sleep disorder, nervousness, loss of libido, altered mood; headache, migraine; nausea, abdominal pain or distension, flatu... View More
Interaction
Increased clearance w/ enzyme inducers eg phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin; oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, griseoful... View More
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