NORETHINDRONE ACETATE (Aygestin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

What is the Trade Name for NORETHINDRONE ACETATE?

Aygestin

What are the Indications for NORETHINDRONE ACETATE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE AYGESTIN (norethindrone acetate tablets USP) is indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea, endometriosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer. AYGESTIN (norethindrone acetate tablets USP) is not intended, recommended or approved to be used with concomitant estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women for endometrial protection.

 

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