Geston5mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Geston. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Geston during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Geston during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Geston may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Geston in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Geston in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Geston is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor. Geston can ... View More
Uses of Geston
- Premature Labor
- Recurrent miscarriage
Side effects of Geston
- Edema (swelling)
- Bloating
- Anxiety
- Irritation
- Depression
- Muscle pain
How to use Geston
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. Geston may be taken with o... View More
How Geston works
Geston is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to lining of the womb and improving ... View More
- Geston is used to treat repeated miscarriages and to prevent premature birth in pregnant women.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It must be discontinued after delivery as it may affect the baby.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medication affects you.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Indication
Adult: PO 5 mg 3 times/day for 5-7 days.
Administration
Enhanced clearance with enzyme-inducing drugs eg, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampicin. Ketoconazole may increase bioava... View More
Adult Dose
Discontinue medications if there is sudden partial or complete loss of vision, proptosis or diplopia; migraine and embolic disorders; epilepsy, migraine... View More
Child Dose
clinically it is proven that Allylestrenol is safe during pregnancy & has no teratogenic effect on fetus in any trimester.
Renal Dose
Allylestrenol is similar to that of natural progesterone. It prepares the uterus for receiving the fertilised ovum and suppresses uterine motility.
Mode of Action
Administration May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals if GI upset occurs.
Precaution
Threatened miscarriage, Premature labor
Pregnancy Category Note
GI disturbances, appetite/weight change; fluid retention, oedema; acnes, skin rash, urticaria; depression, headache, fever, fatigue; breast changes, hir... View More
Interaction
Hypersensitivity; thrombophleobitis; undiagnosed vag bleeding, incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma, cerebral apoplexy, as a diagnostic test... View More
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