Norlutate (Norethindrone)

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Norlutate (Norethindrone) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. It is taken with food or after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Administer at the same time each day. When used for the prevention of pregnancy, a backup method of contraception should be used for 48 hours if dose is missed or taken ≥3 hours late. If vomiting or severe diarrhea occur within 3 hours of taking a dose, take another dose as soon as possible, then continue taking one dose daily and use a backup method of contraception (or avoid sexual intercourse) until 2 days after vomiting or diarrhea have resolved. Emergency contraception should be considered in the event of unprotected intercourse WARNING: Discontinue medication and consult your physician immediately if there is a sudden partial or complete loss of vision or if there is sudden onset of proptosis (bulging of the eye), diplopia (double vision), or migraine. Norlutate should be used only under the supervision of a doctor, with regular follow-up at least once a year to identify side effects associated with its use. Your first follow-up visit should be within 3 to 6 months of starting treatment. Your visit may include a blood pressure check, a breast exam, a Pap smear and pelvic exam. Norlutate should be prescribed only to women with an intact womb. Norlutate is not intended for use as hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms. You might have an increase risk of blood clots while taking Norlutate (Norethindrone). In addition to its desired action, Norlutate (Norethindrone) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, mood swings, trouble sleeping It may cause weight gain/loss, acne, breast swelling/tenderness, change in sexual interest It may cause unwanted hair growth, or hair loss Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to norethindrone or any component of the formulation, breast cancer (known, suspected, or history of), undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding, pregnancy. Deep vein thrombosis (when blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs) or pulmonary embolism (when a blood clot gets lodged in an artery in the lung, blocking blood flow to part of the lung), active or recent history of stroke (when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced), permanent damage to the heart muscle, liver disease
Taking Norlutate (Norethindrone) during pregnancy is contraindicated and harmful for the baby. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.
A treatment with Norlutate (Norethindrone) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Norlutate (Norethindrone)