It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neogest. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Neogest 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neogest is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during th...
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SAFE
Neogest does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Neogest in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Neogest should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neogest may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Neogest 2mg Tablet
Introduction
Neogest is used for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. It consists of progestin, which is similar to the female hormone and works by suppressing the production of hormone causing endometrium.
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Uses of Neogest
Endometriosis
Side effects of Neogest
Common
Acne
Headache
Depression
Breast discomfort
How to use Neogest
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. Neogest may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Neogest works
Neogest is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Neogest 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 Neogest if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
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 hep...
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Mode of Action
Dienogest is a nortestosterone derivative with no androgenic but rather an antiandrogenic activity of approximately 1/3 of that of cyproterone acetate...
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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 extr...
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Side Effect
Increased wt; depressed mood, sleep disorder, nervousness, loss of libido, altered mood; headache, migraine; nausea, abdominal pain or distension, fla...
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