Gestodene

Gestodene is hormonal contraceptive given in combination with other hormonal contraceptives. Gestodene is an orally active progestin which is used in combination with the synthetic oestrogen ethinyloestradial for Centraceplian.

Brands
MELIANE
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Gestodene also known as Gestodeno, Gestodeno. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Active progestogen. . The Molecular Weight of Gestodene is 310.40.
Contraindications
Gestodene is contraindicated in conditions like Breast cancer,Circulatory system disease,Liver diseases,Genital bleeding,Hydatidiform mole,Pregnancy,Disturbance of lipid metabolism.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Gestodene, which give rise to further complications include Hypertension, Necrotizing pancreatitis.Gestodene produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Venous thromboembolism, Ischemic heart disease, Cerebrovascular disease, Stroke. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Gestodene therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Gestodene include Nausea & vomiting, Withdrawal bleeding in females.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gestodene are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Changes in body weights, Depressive moods, Breast swelling, Metasma, Membranous dysmenorrhea.
Indications
Gestodene is primarily indicated in conditions like Contraception.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Gestodene was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Protect from Moisture.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in patients with any allergy (especially drug allergy), abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver, kidney or heart disease, cancer of the breast or genitals, missed abortion,blood clots,seizures,migraine,asthma,depression or diabetes.Limit alcohol,as this may increase side effects of this drug.It shold be use with caution while performing tasks requiring mental alertness(e.g.driving)as this drug may cause drowsiness.
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