Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) belongs to a class of medications called progestin and may be described as a synthetic, orally active form of progesterone (a female hormone). This medication works by stopping the lining of the uterus from growing and by causing the uterus to produce a particular type of hormones.
Furthermore, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is sold under different brand names and is taken in smaller amounts when used to help prevent pregnancy. This medication may also be described as a white or creamy white, crystalline powder. You must also know that any progestin or Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is not effective in the case of prevention of miscarriages.
To gain more information about the uses and effectiveness of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate); read the monograph called ‘Progestin Only Oral Contraceptives’.
Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is used to help effectively treat Endometriosis (a painful condition where the lining of the uterus is abnormal), heavy or irregular menstruation (monthly periods) and Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual flow) and other symptoms.
Furthermore, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is also used to help effectively treat abnormal menstruation (monthly periods) and to help bring about a normal menstrual cycle in women who have menstruated normally in the past and have not menstruated for at least the last 6 months, but who are neither pregnant nor are undergoing menopause (change of life).
Lastly, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is also used to help effectively prevent pregnancy and ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).
Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is available in tablet form, which may be taken with food or immediately after a meal to prevent a stomach upset. This medication must be taken according to the different schedules provided by your health care professional, depending on the condition that is being treated and more importantly, on how well this medication works to treat that particular condition, but only after you have consulted your health care professional.
Furthermore, when Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is administered to treat Endometriosis, this medication is usually taken once a day for 6 to 9 months. When this medication is used to bring on a normal cycle in women who have stopped menstruating, it is usually taken once a day for 5 to 10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle. You must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) you do not understand. You must also be sure to take this medication around the same scheduled time each day.
Lastly, you must also be sure to take Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional.
While on an ongoing course of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
Sometimes, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) may cause the patient to experience fluctuations in their individual sex drive, dizziness, insomnia, acne, marginal variations in vaginal bleeding, such as prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding, spotting or breakthrough bleeding, hives, vomiting, irregular menstrual flow, swellings of the arms, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, enlargement of breasts, flatulence, skin rashes and an upset stomach.
Furthermore, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) may cause the patient to experience headaches, nausea, weight fluctuations, an itching sensation, fainting spells, abdominal pain, melasma (brown or dark patches on the face or skin), weakness, mild breast pain, swelling or tenderness, low fever, numbness and a tingling feeling in the arms or legs.
If you are on an ongoing course of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
Sometimes, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) interacts with various medications, such as Butabarbital, Carbamazepine, Topiramate, Phenobarbital, Itraconazole, Modafinil, Secobarbital and Griseofulvin.
Furthermore, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) interacts with various medications, such as Bosentan, Phenytoin, Mephobarbital, Ketoconazole, Troglitazone, Rifampin, Amobarbital and St John's Wort.
Lastly, Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) interacts with various HIV medications, such as Atazanavir, Tipranavir, Indinavir, Saquinavir, Amprenavir, Lopinavir, Fosamprenavir, Ritonavir and Nelfinavir.
In case of an overdose of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Furthermore, an overdose of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) may cause one to experience nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and dizziness.
Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) is a combination of two types of hormones, namely estrogens and progestins. When taken correctly, this medication effectively helps prevent pregnancy. Oral contraceptives are also known as the pill, OCs, BCs, BC tablets or birth control pills. Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) works by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month. With the help of this medication, the egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented. Oral contraceptives, including Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) do have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, but this is the main action.
Furthermore, your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate), monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else share your prescribed dosage of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive and it is also necessary for you to know that this medication should not be used to test for pregnancy. Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) passes into breast milk.
It is important that you do not take a double dose of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.
You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.
Store Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must also speak with your pharmacist, health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard any unused medication.
It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from high cholesterol or triglycide (fatty acid) levels in the blood, depression, any kind of mental illness, blood clots in your legs, lungs, brain or eyes, a stroke or mini – stroke, breast cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, liver complications, such as liver cancer, epilepsy, an incomplete or missed abortion (a pregnancy that ended when the unborn child died in the uterus but was not expelled from the body) or coronary artery disease (clogged blood vessels leading to the heart).
Furthermore, it is important for the patient to know that before consuming Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from chest pain, kidney complications, thrombophilia (a condition in which the blood clots more easily), seizures, cancer of the breast or genitals, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, jaundice, migraine headaches, asthma or diabetes.
Lastly, prior to commencing a course of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate), you must also be certain to inform your health care professional if you are currently smoking or have smoked earlier on in life and have then quit thereafter. Smoking may increase your risk of developing serious side effects. While on an ongoing course of Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) you must make a conscious effort to limit your caffeine intake and avoid high doses of vitamin C.
This medication may cause you to experience photosensitivity, hence use sunscreen, wear protective clothing and eyewear and try and avoid direct sunlight. You must know that Aygestin (Norethindrone acetate) will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV and AIDS, so use a condom to protect yourself from these diseases.