The branded name for Norethisterone is Utovlan.
Side effects of taking Norethisterone includes:
- Headaches
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Stomach pains
- Acne
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Breast tenderness
- Changes to sex drive
Norethisterone is not considered to be a contraceptive, other measures should be taken for contraception. Taking Norethisterone may affect your ability to conceive if you are trying to get pregnant as it is likely to affect ovulation in your menstrual cycle.
No, you cannot use Norethisterone when you are pregnant.
Norethisterone can reduce heavy bleeding by more than 80%.
Norethisterone is a class of drugs that can delay periods. It does so by mimicking the female sex hormone progesterone. The role of progesterone is to keep the lining of the womb healthy and ready for a fertilised egg. This rises in your cycle just before optimal fertility each month. If the womb receives a fertilised egg progesterone stays high in your system, if it doesn’t receive a fertilised egg then progesterone decreases. Taking Norethisterone at various points in your cycle can regulate the growth and shedding of the womb lining by tricking the body into thinking you’re pregnant. Therefore, this delays the shedding of the lining.
Yes, Salbutamol can be found under the brand names Ventolin and salamol
Salbutamol is considered safe for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Due to the drug being taken via inhalation, then absorbed into the blood very little to none of the drug will reach a baby’s system.
Overall, salbutamol is considered safe for most people. Side effects are found in 1-100 people who take Salbutamol. These side effects include:
- Shakiness
- Increased heart rate, tachycardia.
- Headaches
No, Salbutamol doesn’t contain steroids. Its active ingredient is called albuterol.