NORGESTREL Pharmacology

NORGESTREL

About NORGESTREL
Synthetic Progestogens, Contraceptive
Mechanism of Action of NORGESTREL
Norgestrel binds to the progesterone and estrogen receptors. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Once bound to the receptor, progestins like Norgestrel will slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH (luteinizing hormone) surge. Thickening the cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration, slowing the movement of the ovum through the fallopian tubes, and altering the endometrium
Pharmacokinets of NORGESTREL
Absorption: Absorbed after oral administration
Metabolism: Metabolised in the liver
Onset of Action for NORGESTREL
N/A
Duration of Action for NORGESTREL
N/A
Half Life of NORGESTREL
5 - 14 hrs
Side Effects of NORGESTREL
1.Dizziness
2.Nausea
3.Vomiting
4.Sleepiness
5.Withdrawal bleeding in females
Contra-indications of NORGESTREL
1.Liver disease
2.Genital bleeding
3.Endometrial Cancer
4.Thrombo embolic complications
5.Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Special Precautions while taking NORGESTREL
1.Kidney disease
2.Liver Disease
3.Heart disease
4.Blood clots
5.Stroke
6.Depression
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for NORGESTREL
Contraception
Interactions for NORGESTREL
N/A
Typical Dosage for NORGESTREL
One tablet is taken every day, at the same time. It is also used combination with estrogen
Schedule of NORGESTREL
N/A
Storage Requirements for NORGESTREL
Store at controlled room temperature 20? to 25?C (68? to 77?F) in a well closed container. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of NORGESTREL
N/A
Effects of Overdose of NORGESTREL
N/A

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