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Allylestrenol

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Allylestrenol

Allylestrenol is administered to patients who have suffered multiple miscarriages, premature labour or benign prostatic hyperplasia. The drug interferes with the hormone that is responsible for the release of gonadotropin and slows down the surge of the pre-ovulatory luteinizing hormones.

You should consult your doctor and get a thorough medical diagnosis of your state of pregnancy and other medical conditions that might have prevented a successful pregnancy before. You must make your doctor aware of any pre-existing disorders or diseases you had, any allergy to drugs or food, or if you are on any hormonal pills, dietary supplements or other prescription drugs.

You must be take the drugs with caution and as directed by your doctor especially if you are patient of diabetes, migraine, epilepsy, asthma have cardiac, renal or liver diseases, or if you are intolerant towards glucose.

There may be some side effects which include vomiting and nausea, persistent headaches, skin allergies such as rashes, hives, redness, swelling of the throat, tongue, lips, blurred vision and dizziness, gastric disorders and abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea, fluctuations of blood pressure. You must avoid driving or going outdoors frequently right after you have taken the medicine.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Allylestrenol

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Allylestrenol

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Allylestrenol as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication works by combining to estrogen receptors. The target cells involve female reproductive tract, the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the mammary gland. When it gets bound, the progestins will slow down the release frequency of GnRH hormone.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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