Dydrogesterone
Overview
Dydrogesterone used in the treatment of menstrual disorders such as endometriosis.
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
Plasma protien binding is 97%. Renal Excretion accounts for > 60% and plasma half life is 6 hr.
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Contraindications
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Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dydrogesterone was found.
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Dydrogesterone's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 5 to 8 mg | 6.5 (6.5) | 8 hourly | PO | For endometriosis. |
| 10 mg | 10 (10) | 12 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| | | | Not applicable in this age group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Dydrogesterone 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
Dydrogesterone
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Manufacturers of
Dydrogesterone
in Pakistan
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