Nortas CR Tablet 10’S
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT NORTAS CR TABLET
NORTAS
CR TABLET contains Norethisterone, which belongs to a group of
medicines called Progestogens. It is used to manage heavy menstrual
bleeding or abnormal uterine bleeding (that occurs due to hormonal
imbalance), painful periods, irregular periods or periods that are more
frequent than normal (polymenorrhoea), premenstrual tension,
endometriosis (abnormal growth of endometrial tissue of the uterus that
causes pain and menstrual irregularities), metriopatheias haemorrhagia
(intermenstrual bleeding) and breast cancer. It is also used to delay
the menstrual cycle.
NORTAS CR TABLET is not recommended for use
in patients with pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung), liver
disease, heart attack (myocardial infarction) or angina and deep vein
thrombosis. NORTAS CR TABLET should be used with caution in patients
with asthma, kidney disease, fits, and migraine headaches.
NORTAS
CR TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may affect
the developing baby. Inform your doctor if you have had repeated
miscarriages. NORTAS CR TABLET should be used with caution in
breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. If you
experience mood changes and depressive symptoms, contact your doctor as
soon as possible.
The most common side effects of taking NORTAS
CR TABLET are irregular bleeding, heavy menstruation, spotting between
menstrual cycles, delayed or not having a menstrual cycle, stomach
discomfort, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, and
dizziness. Contact your physician if the symptoms worsen.
USES OF NORTAS CR TABLET
NORTAS CR TABLET manages and manages:
- heavy periods
- painful periods
- irregular periods
- increased frequency of periods
- premenstrual tension
- endometriosis (a disease where the tissue lining the uterus, grows outside the uterus)
- breast cancer
- metropathia
- haemorrhagia (intermenstrual bleeding)
- abnormal uterine bleeding
- breast cancer
- to delay the next periods
HOW NORTAS CR TABLET WORKS
NORTAS
CR TABLET inhibits the release of pituitary hormones that are
responsible for the release of female hormones (such as oestrogen and
progesterone) and thereby suppressing ovulation. This action modifies
the lining of the endometrium and thus ceases bleeding in menstrual
abnormalities in cancer NORTAS CR TABLET may act by pituitary inhibition
or by direct action on tumour deposits.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Follow
the instructions given by your doctor. Take NORTAS CR TABLET as advised
according to your symptoms and disease severity. Swallow the whole
tablet with a glass of water.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NORTAS CR TABLET
COMMON
- irregular bleeding, heavy menstruation
- spotting between menstrual cycles
- delayed or not having a menstrual cycle
- stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting
- breast tenderness
- headache and dizziness
RARE
Stop taking NORTAS CR TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- yellowing of the skin or white area of the eyes (jaundice)
- migraine headache for the very first time (a headache that usually restricts itself to one side of your head)
- high blood pressure
- symptoms
of severe allergic reaction such as itchy skin rash, swelling of the
face or tongue, hands or feet causing wheezing, difficulty breathing or
feeling faint - symptoms of a blood clot in the lungs include a
sudden, severe, sharp pain in the chest, coughing up blood, shortness of
breath, rapid heartbeats - symptoms of a blood clot in the brain
(stroke) include unusually severe or long headache, change in sight,
difficulty speaking, collapsing, or fainting and weakness or paralysis
of any part of your body - symptoms of a deep-vein thrombosis
such as severe pain, tenderness or swelling in your calf, ankle or foot,
purplish discolouration of the skin of the leg and red or warmth skin
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea, vomiting:
Take
the medicine with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily or spicy foods. Contact your doctor if nausea and vomiting
get worse.
Headache:
Rest and relax.
Apply a pain-relieving balm to your forehead if needed. Do not consume
alcohol. Contact your doctor if your headache does not improve.
Dizziness:
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating
machinery if you feel dizzy. Avoid alcohol consumption as it aggravates
dizziness. Contact your doctor if the dizziness worsens.
Stomach pain:
Try
to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take them frequently. Keep a
heating pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain
does not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
NORTAS
CR TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and if you have a
history of Idiopathic jaundice during pregnancy or an itchy rash or
blisters on the abdomen known as pemphigoid gestationis (rare autoimmune
skin disorder in pregnancy) and NORTAS CR TABLET should be used with
caution in patients with a history of repeated miscarriages. Contact
your doctor before taking NORTAS CR TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
NORTAS
CR TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may
pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking NORTAS
CR TABLET.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
NORTAS CR TABLET does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
KIDNEY
NORTAS
CR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Contact your doctor before taking NORTAS CR TABLET.
LIVER
NORTAS CR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking NORTAS CR TABLET.
ALLERGY
Do
not use NORTAS CR TABLET if you are allergic to norethisterone, similar
other hormone medicines or any other ingredients in the medicine.
LUNGS
NORTAS
CR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who have or had a
pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) and should be used with
caution in patients with asthma. Contact your doctor before taking
NORTAS CR TABLET.
HEART DISEASE
NORTAS
CR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with active or recent
angina (chest pain) or heart attack. Contact your doctor before taking NORTAS CR TABLET.
OTHERS
NORTAS CR TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
- blood disorders like porphyria
- clotting disorders like deep vein thrombosis or a family history of the same
- pruritis (a condition with severe generalised itching of the body)
- undiagnosed vaginal bleeding (not a period)
Before taking NORTAS CR TABLET tell your doctor if you have:
- epilepsy
- migraine headache
- are very overweight
- systemic lupus erythematosus.
- a blood clot in the veins
- are unable to move for long periods (Ex. after an operation)
- serious injury
- have major surgery or are going to have an operation (particularly abdominal or orthopaedic surgery to the lower limbs)
- blood tests (for liver function, thyroid function, and coagulation).
- vision impairment, bulging eyes, double vision
- depression
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
- antiepileptic medicines (used to manage fits) (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone)
- antibiotics ex. tetracyclines, co-trimoxazole, ampicillin, oxacillin (medicines used for bacterial infections)
- medicines used for tuberculosis (rifampicin, rifabutin)
- antiviral medicines for management of HIV (ritonavir, nelfinavir, efavirenz)
- anticancer medicines
- aminoglutethimide (used in Cushing’s syndrome)
- ciclosporin (immunosuppressants or medicines used to manage rejection of a transplanted organ)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAID’s (medicines used for pain)
- medicines for managing high blood pressure (amlodipine, captopril, atenolol, telmisartan)
- st. john’s wort (medicines used to manage depression)
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally took more of NORTAS CR TABLET, contact
your doctor immediately or visit a nearby hospital immediately if the
symptoms worsen. The symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, breast
enlargement and vaginal bleeding.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Norethisterone |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Progestogens |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Menstrual disorders and breast cancer |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep NORTAS CR TABLET below 25°C
- Keep NORTAS CR TABLET out of sight and reach from children
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