Tibolone Pharmacology

Tibolone

About Tibolone
A synthetic steroid hormone,Selective tissue estrogenic activity regulator, Female sexual dysfunction drug.
Mechanism of Action of Tibolone
The drug metabolized in a tissue selective manner in to three metabolites which have estrogenic, progestogenic and weak androgenic properties. It restores plasma endorphin level in post menopausal women and stabilizes the hypothalamic pituitary systems. It increases bone mineral density and raises gonadotropin levels. It decreases vasomotor symptoms with out stimulating endometrium. It improves urogenital atrophy, psychological symptoms, libido and osteoporosis.
Pharmacokinets of Tibolone
Absorption: Well absorbed orally
Onset of Action for Tibolone
N/A
Duration of Action for Tibolone
N/A
Half Life of Tibolone
N/A
Side Effects of Tibolone
1.Weight gain
2.Vaginal spotting(occasional)
3.Increased facial hair
4.Ankle oedema
5.Headache
6.Dizziness
7.Depression
8.Gastrointestinal disturbances
9.Abdominal pain
10.Arthralgia
11.Myalgia
12.Rashes
13.Pruritus
14.Migraine
15.Visual disturbances
16.Changes in liver function tests
Contra-indications of Tibolone
1.Hormone dependent carcinoma
2.Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
3.Thromboembolic disorders
4.Severe liver diseases
5.Cardiovascular diseases
6.Cerebrovascular diseases
Special Precautions while taking Tibolone
1.Use only after 12 months of last menstrual period
2. Migraine
3.Epilepsy
4.Renal impairment
5.Hepatic impairment
6.Cholestatic jaundice
7.Hypercholesterolemia
8.Diabetes mellitus
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Tibolone
1.Menopausal vasomotor symptoms due to estrogen deficiency,
2.Osteoporosis.
Interactions for Tibolone
Antibacterials: Rifampicin: Accelerates metabolism (reduced plasma concentration).
Antiepileptics: Carbamazapine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, primidone: Accelerate metabolism.
Typical Dosage for Tibolone
Oral: 2.5mg/day
Schedule of Tibolone
N/A
Storage Requirements for Tibolone
Store at room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C. Protect from excess heat and moisture.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Tibolone
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Tibolone
Provide supportive treatment

Home Delivery for Tibolone in Your City

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Tibolone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for tibolone might be better known than tibolone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have tibolone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for tibolone.