Crinone Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Crinone is derived from the progesterone which is the main hormone involved in the pregnancy. Progesterone helps the womb to accept the
fertilized egg as well as maintaining the growth of the fetus.
Progesterone regulates other hormones to start and stop the menstrual
cycle. Crinone is given to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), absence
of menstruation, prevent premature labor, abnormal uterine bleeding and in
combination with ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) to prevent estrogen
from thickening and abnormal growth of the lining of the uterus.
Crinone is also given to people including men suffering from sleep
apnea to stimulate breathing.
Crinone Side Effects
Crinone side effects include abdominal pain, acne, blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, and increase in blood pressure. Other Crinone side effects may include depression, dry mouth, insomnia,
headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain
or loss of body hair and water retention. Crinone may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how Crinone affects you. Crinone may also enhance sensitivity to the sun.
Crinone Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Crinone side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
Crinone Overdose
Crinone overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects. In case of Crinone overdose, seek medical help right away.
If you miss a dose of Crinone, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Crinone.
Crinone Pregnancy
Avoid using Crinone during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects
especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy.
Crinone appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to
bottle-feed while taking Crinone.
CRINONE CAUTION
Crinone should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy;
as this could result in birth defects.
Avoid using Crinone if you are allergic or sensitive to any
progestin.
Avoid using Crinone if you have a history of asthma, blood clot,
depression, diabetes, epilepsy, high cholesterol, stroke, kidney or liver
disease, varicose veins, heart problems, breast cancer, genital cancer,
osteoporosis, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or miscarriage.
CRINONE INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining Crinone with the
following
-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
CRINONE DOSES
CRINONE CAPSULES
5-10mg /day for 6-8 days.
If Crinone upsets your stomach, take it with food.
CRINONE GEL
Use single unit once or twice daily.
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