Bearing a life underneath a woman’s tummy is such a wonderful occurrence. However, different conditions may threaten the general health of both the mother and the child. Some fetuses give up on the first trimester period, some on the second trimester, and others on the third and final trimester period. Although a bigger percentage of pregnancies become successful, the mortality rate of fetuses is still an alarming fact. Good thing, an antidote that helps the fetus go full term was finally made available in the market.
Allyloestrenol is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used to treat threatened pregnancies. It can stop premature labor from occurring and can help women give birth to a healthy newborn.
Especially since the drug concerns pregnant women, Allyloestrenol should not be handled unsupervised by a health professional. Its use and progressive effect on the patient must be closely monitored. Just about the right amount of the drug is all that is needed to benefit from its positive effects. The usual dosage of Allyloestrenol is 5mg to be taken three times daily. A patient must not exceed the maximum amount of 20mg a day to be on the safe side. Your dosage requirement may vary depending on your condition. Only your doctor would be able to determine, based on series of tests, how much of Allyloestrenol you need daily to benefit from it. Never use another person’s prescription for your own condition. Take time to see the doctor for yourself and talk him through the indications and contraindications of the medicine that may occur in your case.
Special precaution must be taken by pregnant women who are diabetic and has had histories of heart problems and kidney failures. Although pregnant women hardly take any medicines apart from supplements that are needed to keep them and their baby healthy, its intake along with Allyloestrenol must be consulted with the doctor as well.
Allyloestrenol cause some side effects. Much of those are caused by the progesterone hormone that is supplied by the drug. Diarrhea, headache, acne, hyperthermia, insomnia, drowsiness, and depression are common effects of Allyloestrenol treatment. All those conditions must come mildly; otherwise you must rush to make an appointment with your doctor for advice and attention.
Allyloestrenol is found ineffective to a threatened pregnancy caused by placental dysfunction. Aside from maintaining pregnancy, births that were administered with Allyloestrenol proved to have slightly higher weight than usual. Although Allyloestrenol basically interferes with pregnancy, series of tests have proven that it does not cause fetal harm and is essentially safe. Case-controlled studies only showed positive effects of Allyloestrenol in holding up threatened and recurrent miscarriage. Prolonged intake and higher doses also help to stop premature labor.
A tip to ensure that Allyloestrenol would be successful all around, remember not to miss any appointment with your doctor regarding the drug use and the progress of the baby in the womb. Close monitoring is essential for pregnant women, especially when they are under the high risk group. Do not put for later any warning sign that tells you something is not right. Using a preventive measure proves to be a lot safer than undergoing a treatment process.
Allyloestrenol has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of allyloestrenol is C21H32O
• Chemical IUPAC Name is (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-methyl-17-prop-2-enyl-2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16- dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ol
• Molecular weight is 300.4782 g/mol
• Allyloestrenol available : 5mg tablets, 25mg tablets
Brand name(s): Gestanin, Gestanol, Gestanon, Gestormone, Orageston, Organon, Perselin, Turinal
Review published on: 07 April 2008
Your Allyloestrenol review
Other popular drugs: Alesse ::
Yasmin ::
Levlen
|