Gestanin 25 mg

Gestanin is a hormone applied to prevent habitual spontaneous abortion and to prevent premature labour.
Gestanin is a hormone progestogen similar to progesterone. The medication stimulates a secretory phase of the cyclic changes in endometrium and creates conditions for development of the fertilized egg, reduces contractile activity and sensitivity to oxytocin of the muscular outer layer of the uterus. Gestanin also activates growth of acini of the mammary glands, increases deposits of fat, promotes accumulation of liver glycogen and increases metabolism of glucose, increases production of aldosterone by the adrenal glands. Gestanin is used to prevent a miscarriage, a preterm birth.

Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Dosage: one tablet three times a day and maximum up to 4 tablets a day until symptoms improve.

Cautions
Check with your doctor if you have cardiac or renal dysfunction, migraine, epilepsy, and asthma.

Possible side effects
Gastrointestinal complaints like nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort have been reported.

Overdosage
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness; rapid pulse; fainting; unusual muscle movement or rigidity of the face, neck, or limbs; seizures; and loss of consciousness.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.