Alestor 5

Indications of Alestor 5

Alestor 5 Tablet is indicated in:

▪ Intra Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)

▪ Threatened abortion

▪ Habitual abortion

▪ Threatened premature delivery

 

Pharmaceutical Name

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd

 

Pharmacology

Allylestrenol is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used to treat threatened pregnancies. It can stop occurring premature labor and can help women give birth to a healthy newborn. It stimulates the secretory phase in myometrium, creates conditions for development of fertilized ovum. It has a tocolytic effect; reduces sensitivity of myometrium to oxytocin. It stimulates the development of acinus of mammary glands, secretory activity of trophoblasts, and development of aldosterone by adrenal glands. Allylestrenol also has a selection of β-adrenergic effect. In this way, it stimulates the synthesis of the body's placental progesterone, therefore increasing the secretion of placental hormones.

 

Dosage & Administration of Alestor 5

Intra Uterine Growth Retardation: 1 tablet three times a day at least two months. Dose to be reduced if symptoms improve.Threatened abortion: 1 tablet three times daily until symptoms disappear.

Habitual abortion: 1-2 tablets daily as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed. The administration should be continued for at least one month after the end of the critical period.

Threatened premature delivery: Dosage must be determined individually. High dosages (up to 40 mg daily) have been used.In case of a missed dose, it should be taken as soon as the patientremembers & she should continue the regular dosing schedule. A double dose is not recommended.

 

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity; thrombophlebitis; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, incomplete abortion, hormone[1]dependent carcinoma, cerebral apoplexy, as a diagnostic test for pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment.

 

Side Effects of Alestor 5

Treatment with Allylestrenol (especially a long term treatment) is known to cause some gastrointestinal complaints such as vomiting, nausea, and sometimes epigastric discomfort.

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

Allylestrenol is specifically designed to be taken during pregnancy. It should be discontinued after delivery as it may affect a nursing infant to a small but noticeable degree.

 

Precautions & Warnings

Patients with the following conditions should be cautious: Heart disease, congestive heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, coronary artery disease, seizures, epilepsy, renal dysfunction, migraine headaches, or breathing diseases including asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD, breast-feeding.

 

Therapeutic Class

Female Sex hormones

 

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

 

Generic Name of Alestor 5

Allylestrenol

 

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