IMContraception & menorrhagia 150 mg/mL w/in the 1st 7 days of cycle or w/in the 1st 4 wk after giving birth (delay until 6 wk after giving birth if breastfeeding). Secondary amenorrhea 5-10 mg daily for 5-10 days until 2 days before anticipated onset of menstruation. Mild to moderate endometriosis 50 mg wkly or 100 mg every 2 wk for at least 6 mth.
View Lyndavel overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Contraindications
Undiagnosed vag bleeding, history or current high risk of arterial disease, hormone-dependent neoplasms, porphyria, after recent evacuation of hydatidiform mole. Hepatic impairment (especially if severe). Pregnancy.
Cardiac impairment, epilepsy, asthma, history of depression, DM, HTN, migraine, thromboembolism, other conditions aggravated by fluid retention, conditions that cause significant decrease in bone mineral density leading to osteoporotic fractures. Renal impairment. Past ectopic pregnancy. Breastfeeding women should wait 6 wk after giving birth.
Markedly reduced plasma conc w/ aminoglutethimide. May inhibit ciclosporin metabolism leading to increased plasma-ciclosporin conc & risk of toxicity. Antidiabetics.
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