Gestodene
Overview
Gestodene is hormonal contraceptive given in combination with other hormonal contraceptives.
Gestodene is an orally active progestin which is used in combination with the synthetic oestrogen ethinyloestradial for Centraceplian.
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Indications
Gestodene is primarily indicated in conditions like Contraception.
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Gestodene's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 25 to 50 µg | 38 (37.5) | As recommended. | | For 12 days of 28 day cycle as component of menopausal HRT |
| 50 to 100 µg | 75 (75) | As recommended. | | Triphasic Preparation |
| 75 µg | 75 (75) | As recommended. | I/M | Monophasic Preparation |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Gestodene is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Gestodene is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Gestodene
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