Allylestrenol

Indications
Oral
Threatened miscarriage
Adult: 5 mg tid for 5-7 days.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity; thrombophleobitis; undiagnosed vag bleeding, incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma, cerebral apoplexy, as a diagnostic test for pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy.
Warnings / Precautions
Discontinue medications if there is sudden partial or complete loss of vision, proptosis or diplopia; migraine and embolic disorders; epilepsy, migraine, asthma, cardiac or renal dysfunction. History of depression, glucose tolerance and diabetic patients. My impair ability to drive operate machinery. Sudden withdrawal of allyloestrenol should be avoided as it leads to intermittent breakthrough bleeding; lactation.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances, appetite/weight change; fluid retention, oedema; acnes, skin rash, urticaria; depression, headache, fever, fatigue; breast changes, hirsutism, changes in libido, altered menstrual cycles or irregular menstrual bleeding (rare).
Drug Interactions
Enhanced clearance with enzyme-inducing drugs eg, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampicin. Ketoconazole may increase bioavailability of progesterone.
Potentially Fatal: Increased ciclosporin concentration.
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Lab Interactions
Alterations in lipid profile and liver function tests.
Mechanism of Actions
Allylestrenol is similar to that of natural progesterone. It prepares the uterus for receiving the fertilised ovum and suppresses uterine motility.
Administration
May be taken with or without food. (May be taken w/ meals if GI upset occurs.)
ATC Classification
G03DC01 - allylestrenol ; Belongs to the class of estren derivative progestogens used in progestogenic hormone preparations.
Available As
  • Allylestrenol 25 mg
  • Allylestrenol 250 mg
  • Allylestrenol 5 mg
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