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What is Aygestin (Norethindrone-Oral) ?
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What Alternate Names Are There For Aygestin? Norethindrone Acetate
How is Aygestin (Norethindrone-Oral) Pronounced? nor-ETH-in-drone
Who is the Manufacturer of Aygestin? Wyeth Pharm
What is Aygestin Used For? Aygestin is a female hormone. It is used to treat amenorrhea (lack of menstrual flow), abnormal bleeding from the uterus, or endometriosis (a painful condition where the lining of the uterus is abnormal). It is also used to treat certain types of cancer.
How To Use Aygestin
May be taken with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Take Aygestin as prescribed. It is usually taken for 5 to 13 days during the later end of the menstrual cycle. A menstrual period should begin within 3 to 10 days of stopping the medication. For treatment of cancer, the medication is usually taken more often. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Aygestin Side Effects
Aygestin may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, or irritability. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor promptly if you experience any of the following while taking Aygestin: dizziness or fainting, sudden severe headache, changes in vision, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of the hands or feet, acute chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the calves accompanied by swelling, warmth or redness, changes in vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Aygestin Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, seizures, migraine headaches, diabetes, asthma, heart problems, liver problems, kidney problems, strokes, blood clots, heart attacks, cancer of the breast or genitals, high blood level of cholesterol or fats, depression, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes). Norethindrone must not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Consult your doctor for more details. Aygestin is excreted into breast milk. The effect on nursing infants has not been determined. Consult your doctor before you breast-feed. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take Aygestin. Do not smoke cigarettes. Aygestin may increase your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking further increases the risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks.
Aygestin Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking. Because Aygestin can interfere with laboratory tests, tell the doctor and laboratory personnel that you take Aygestin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Aygestin Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and dizziness.
Missed Aygestin Dose
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Aygestin Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
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| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
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| Aygestin 5mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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00046089401 |
| Aygestin 5mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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59911589401 |
| Aygestin 5mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
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51285042410 |
| Norethindrone 5mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
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54569539600 |
| Norethindrone 5mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
White |
Oval |
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54868482900 |
| Norethindrone 5mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
White |
Oval |
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54868482901 |
| Norethindrone 5mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Oval |
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00555021110 |
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