It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Athena. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Athena is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Athena is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Athena may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
After taking Athena, some women experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision and/or loss of concentration. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Athena in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Athena in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Athena 30mg Tablet
Introduction
Athena is a medicine used to treat uterine fibroids (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus). It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative treatment of uterine fibroid in women of reproductive age.
Athena reduces symptoms like vaginal bleed...
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Uses of Athena
Uterine fibroids
Side effects of Athena
Common
Absence of menstrual periods
Headache
Endometrial hyperplasia
How to use Athena
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. Athena may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Athena works
Athena is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works by modifying the action of progesterone (natural female hormone). It is used either before surgery of fibroids or for intermittent (at regular intervals) treatment of fibroids. It helps ...
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What if you forget to take Athena?
If you miss a dose of Athena, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Athena is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids and their associated symptoms, such as painful periods, heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
It considerably reduces or stops your menstrual bleeding within the first 10 days of treatment. Notify your doctor if you continue to have h...
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Your periods will usually start again within four weeks of stopping Athena.
Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Athena as it may make...
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Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of skin/eye...
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Brief Description
Indication
Emergency contraception, For pre-operative treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women of reproductive age
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Emergency Contraception:
One tablet taken orally as soon as possible within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or sus...
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Contraindication
Ulipristal Acetate is contraindicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy.
Hypersensitivity to ulipristal acetate or to any of the e...
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Mode of Action
Selective progesterone receptor modulator with antagonistic and partial agonistic effects.
When taken immediately before ovulation, postpones follicu...
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Precaution
Existing Pregnancy
Not indicated for termination of an existing pregnancy. Pregnancy should be excluded before prescribing Ulipristal Acetate.
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Side Effect
Mood disorders; headache, dizziness; nausea, abdominal pain/discomfort, vomiting; myalgia, back pain; dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, breast tenderness; fa...
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Interaction
Concomitant administration of medicinal products containing progestagen is not recommended.
Also concomitant use of ulipristal acetate and potent CY...
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