Ethynodiol (Diacetate)

Ethynodiol (Diacetate) used as a contraceptive (to prevent pregnancy) or to regulate menstrual cycle.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.01 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.01 (0.01)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Dose: Not indicated in this age group
Single Dose:
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Paedriatic
Dose: Not Indicated in this Age Group
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Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Progesterone agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Ethynodiol (Diacetate) is 384.40.
Contraindications
Ethynodiol (Diacetate) is contraindicated in conditions like Circulatory system disease,Liver diseases,Genital tract bleeding,Hydatidiform mole,Harmonally-dependent neoplasms,Lipid metabolism disorder,Undiagnosed genital tract bleeding.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ethynodiol (Diacetate), which give rise to further complications include Carbohydrate intolerance, Lipid metabolism disturbance.Ethynodiol (Diacetate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Myocardial infarction, Venous thromboemboli, Cerebrovascular disease. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ethynodiol (Diacetate) therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ethynodiol (Diacetate) include Nausea, Vomiting, Breast swelling, Mastalgia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ethynodiol (Diacetate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Alopecia, Weight gain, Changes in libido, Hyperphagia, Breast tenderness, Irregular uterine bleeding.
Indications
Ethynodiol (Diacetate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Contraception, Endometriosis, Functional uterine bleeding, Hirsutism.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ethynodiol (Diacetate) was found.
Interfrence
Elevated ESR and Haematocrit Values Upset indices of Immunological Function
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, 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
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
It should not be used in young childrens and pregnant females.
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