Cycrin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Cycrin is derived from the progesterone which is the main hormone
involved in the pregnancy. Main ingredient Cycrin is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. 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. Cycrin 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.
Cycrin is also given to people including men suffering from sleep
apnea to stimulate breathing.
Cycrin Side Effects
Cycrin side effects may include abdominal pain, acne,
blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast
tenderness, increase in blood pressure, and depression. Other Cycrin side effects include dry mouth, insomnia,
headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain
or loss of body hair and water retention.
Cycrin may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how Cycrin affects you.
Cycrin may also enhance sensitivity to the sun.
Cycrin Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Cycrin 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.
CYCRIN CAUTION
Cycrin should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy;
as this could result in birth defects.
Avoid using Cycrin if you are allergic or sensitive to any
progestin.
Avoid using Cycrin 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.
CYCRIN INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining Cycrin with the
following
-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
CYCRIN AND PREGNANCY
Avoid using Cycrin during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects
especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy.
Cycrin appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to
bottle-feed while taking Cycrin.
CYCRIN DOSES
5-10mg /day for 5-10 days.
If Cycrin upsets your stomach, take it with food.
CYCRIN OVERDOSE
Cycrin overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects. If
you suspect Cycrin overdose seek medical help right away.
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