DINOFIRST 2MG CAP

Overview

DINOFIRST 2MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

DINOFIRST 2MG CAP is composed of: DIENOGEST (2.0 MG)

Dienogest is used in endometriosis.Dienogest is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). It also may work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent the development of a pregnancy.Dienogest and estradiol is a combination drug that contains female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.Dienogest and estradiol is used to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding that is not caused by any medical condition of the uterus.

Usage

DIENOGEST is generally used to treat: Endometriosis
DIENOGEST can address symptoms like: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Precautions for DINOFIRST 2MG CAP and its Constituents



  • Seek immediate medical attention if you notice possible signs of a blood clot such as a blood clot in the leg (pain, swelling, redness, discoloration of the leg), a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism; breathlessness, wheezing, irregular heartbeats, cough, dizziness etc.), a heart attack or a stroke.
  • Tell your doctor if you have a disease that first appeared during pregnancy or earlier use of sex hormones, such as  hearing loss, porphyria (a disease of the blood), gestational herpes (skin rash with blisters during pregnancy) or Sydenham’s chorea (a nerve disease causing sudden, uncontrolled movements of the body).
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of angioedema/allergy such as swollen face, tongue and/or throat and/or difficulty swallowing or itchy rash, together with difficulty breathing.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have just given birth.
  • Patients allergic to dienogest or any of its ingredients should not be given dinigest.
  • Women with presence or risk of venous thromboembolism (blood clots in blood vessels of the leg or lungs) should avoid it.
  • Women undergone any major surgery with prolonged immobilization should avoid dienogest intake.
  • Women with presence or risk of arterial thromboembolism (blood clots in arteries, causing compromised blood supply to heart, brain, hands, and legs) should avoid it.
  • Inform your doctor if you or close relatives of yours have the propensity to form blood clots, e.g clots in blood vessels of leg, lungs, or have experienced heart attack, stroke, or suffer from compromised blood supply to any part of the body, especially hands and legs.
  • Tell your doctor if your close relative has or has had breast cancer.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you notice possible signs of a blood clot such as a blood clot in the leg (pain, swelling, redness, discoloration of the leg), a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism; breathlessness, wheezing, irregular heartbeats, cough, dizziness etc.), a heart attack or a stroke.
  • Tell your doctor if you have a disease that first appeared during pregnancy or earlier use of sex hormones, such as  hearing loss, porphyria (a disease of the blood), gestational herpes (skin rash with blisters during pregnancy) or Sydenham’s chorea (a nerve disease causing sudden, uncontrolled movements of the body).
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of angioedema/allergy such as swollen face, tongue and/or throat and/or difficulty swallowing or itchy rash, together with difficulty breathing.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have just given birth.
  • Patients allergic to dienogest or any of its ingredients should not be given dinigest.
  • Women with presence or risk of venous thromboembolism (blood clots in blood vessels of the leg or lungs) should avoid it.
  • Women undergone any major surgery with prolonged immobilization should avoid dienogest intake.
  • Women with presence or risk of arterial thromboembolism (blood clots in arteries, causing compromised blood supply to heart, brain, hands, and legs) should avoid it.
  • Do not smoke while taking this medicine, especially if you are older than 35 years of age.
  • Dienogest and estradiol will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases–including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DIENOGEST over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding

Common Side-Effects

DIENOGEST : Breast Pain, Pimples, Nausea, Weight Gain, Head Headache, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding, Restless Or Irritability

Serious Side-Effects

DIENOGEST : Depression, Edema, Anxiety, Muscle Pain, Hypertension, Gall Bladder Disease, Mood Swings, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Pelvis Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

DIENOGEST : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Heart Attack, Chills, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Chest Pain, Groin Pain, Slurred Speech, Loss Of Coordination, Arms Weakness, Fruity Odor On Breath, Shortness Of Breath, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Eyes Change In Vision, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body

Disease Interactions

DIENOGEST can interfere with: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Breast Cancer, Hypertension, Thromboembolism, Liver Cancer, Angioedema, Gall Bladder Disease, Acute Renal Failure, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperlipidemia, Acute Liver Failure, Melasma, Depression, Asthma, Congestive Heart Disease, Migraine, Seizure, Diabetes Mellitus, Vision Problems, Thyroiditis

Technical Classification

DIENOGEST is categorized as: CONTRACEPTIVES / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for DINOFIRST 2MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DIENOFEM 2MG TABINR 480 for 10 TABLETSDIENOGEST 2.0 MG
DINOFIRST 2MG CAPINR 499 for 10 CAPSULESDIENOGEST 2.0 MG
DINOGEST 2MG TABINR 499 for 10 TABLETSDIENOGEST 2 MG
ENDOFIT 2MG TABINR 499 for 10 TABLETSDIENOGEST 2.0 MG
ENDOHEAL 2MG TABINR 499 for 10 TABLETSDIENOGEST 2.0 MG
ENDOREG 2MG TABINR 630 for 1 PACKDIENOGEST 2 MG
ENDOSIS 2MG CAPINR 499 for 10 CAPSULESDIENOGEST 2 MG
ENDOSIS 2MG CAPULEINR 499 for 10 CAPSULESDIENOGEST 2.0 MG
RUMIGEST 2MG TABINR 520 for 10 TABLETSDIENOGEST 2.0 MG
VISANNE TABINR 3765 for 28TABLETSDIENOGEST 2 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DIENOGESTDIENOGEST