Dienogest

Uses	Endometriosis
Therapy	Drugs For Endometriosis
Side Effects	Nausea, headache, vomiting, breast pain

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Molecule Description

Dienogest is a hormonal preparation used for the treatment of endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that occurs in females, in this condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. It contains dienogest as its active ingredient. It is a man-made form of the female hormone progesterone. It suppresses the action of certain hormones that are involved in the formation of the lining of the uterus. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment after assessing your condition. Take this medicine as told by your doctor. Also, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking or the disease condition you suffer from.

Uses

Dienogest is used for the treatment of endometriosis.

Contraindications

When should one not use Dienogest

If you are allergic to dienogest or any other ingredient of Dienogest.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Breast discomfort
Nausea
Vomiting
Mood changes
Weakness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

You should not take this medicine during pregnancy. In case pregnancy is detected while on treatment with this medicine seek immediate medical advice. Women of childbearing age should use a physical/barrier method of contraception while using this medicine. You should not take other hormonal contraceptives while taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Women taking Dienogest should not breastfeed.

Driving

Dienogest has no or negligible influence on your ability to drive.

Alcohol

There is limited information available on the interaction of this medicine with alcohol, Seek medical advice if you consume alcohol too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a liver, kidney or heart-related problem.
You have or have a family history of breast cancer.
You have or have a family history of blood clotting disorder at an early age.
You have diabetes or uncontrolled high blood pressure
You have ever had chloasma (golden-brown patches on the skin, particularly on the face).
You suffer or have suffered from mood-related disorders.
Long term use of this medicine can reduce bone density. This needs to be discussed with the doctor before initiating the treatment.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dienogest present in this medicine is a man-made or synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone. It works by suppressing the production of a hormone that is responsible for the formation of the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
This prevents the growth of the endometrium and helps relieve pelvic pain and other symptoms associated with endometriosis.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines affect the way Dienogest works or Dienogest itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, herbals you are currently taking or might take before taking this medicine.
Especially, if you are taking certain antifungals, anti-infectives, medicines for brain-related disorders, medicines to reduce the formation of acid in the stomach, medicines for high blood pressure and anti-HIV medicines.

Interactions with food items

Grapefruit or grapefruit containing products should be avoided while taking this medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Dienogest, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Dienogest, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, it may cause weight gain. But not everyone taking this medicine experiences this side effect of this medicine. A healthy diet and an active lifestyle may help manage your weight.

Long term use of this medicine may decrease bone mineral density. Your doctor will decide the benefit of this medicine over loss in bone density before initiating the treatment. He/she may also ask you to regularly monitor your bone mineral density. Regular weight-bearing exercise and a healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may help support bone health.

Dienogest is used for the treatment of endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that occurs in females, in this condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility.

Nausea, headache, vomiting, breast pain, mood changes are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Dienogest. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Also, not everyone experiences the same side effects.

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