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Information on Diane-35 Brand name :
Diane-35 Chemical Contents :
Cyproterone acetate 2mg, ethinylestradiol 0.035 mg
Uses :
Androgen-dependent diseases in women, for example acne, accompanied by seborrhea or by inflammation or formation of nodes, androgenetic alopecia, mild forms of hirsutism &
contraception in women with these symptoms. Dosage :
1 tablet daily for 21days starting on the 1st day of menstruation, then 7 tablets-free days. Contraindications :
Pregnancy; lactation; severe disturbances of liver function; history of idiopathic jaundice or severe pruritus during pregnancy; Dubin-Johnson syndrome, Rotor syndrome; previous or
existing liver tumors; existing or previous thromboembolic processes in arteries or veins & states which predispose to such diseases; sickle-cell anaemia; existing or treated cancer
of the breast or endometrium; severe diabetes with deterioration during pregnancy. Special Precautions :
Diabetes, hypertension, varicose veins; otosclerosis; multiple sclerosis; epilepsy;
porphyria; tetany; chorea minor; history of phlebitis; cigarette smoking advancing age. Benign &rarely, malignant liver tumours which may lead to life-threatening intra-abdominal
haemorrhage have been observed. Lf severe upper abdominal complaints, liver enlargement or signs of intra-abdominal haemorrhage occur, a liver tumour should be taken into consideration. Adverse Reactions :
Headache; gastric upsets; nausea; breast tension; changes in body weight & libido; intermenstrual bleeding; depressive moods; chloasma; rarely, poor tolerance of contact lenses, fluid retenion.
Drug Interactions :
Barbiturates, phenylbutzone, hydantoins,rifampicin & ampicillin may impair the action of the drug. Requirement for oral antidiabetics & insulin can change. Presentation & Packing :
Tablet 1x 21' s. |
