Allygest 5 mg is indicated in:
Intra Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)
Threatened abortion
Habitual abortion
Threatened premature delivery
Theropeutic Class
Female Sex hormones
Pharmacology
Allygest 5 mg is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used to treat threatened pregnancies.
Absorption
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.
Distribution
It has a tocolytic effect; reduces sensitivity of myometrium to oxytocin. Allygest 5 mg also has a selection of -adrenergic effect.
Metabolism
In this way, it stimulates the synthesis of the body's placental progesterone, therefore increasing the secretion of placental hormones.
Excretion
It stimulates the development of acinus of mammary glands, secretory activity of trophoblasts, and development of aldosterone by adrenal glands.
Dosage & Administration of Allygest 5 mg
Intra Uterine Growth Retardation
Dosage:1 tablet three times a day at least two months
Notes:Dose to be reduced if symptoms improve
Threatened abortion
Dosage:1 tablet three times daily until symptoms disappear
Habitual abortion
Dosage:1-2 tablets daily as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed
Notes:The administration should be continued for at least one month after the end of the critical period
Threatened premature delivery
Dosage:Dosage must be determined individually
Notes:High dosages (up to 40 mg daily) have been used. In case of a missed dose, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers & she should continue the regular dosing schedule. A double dose is not recommended
Condition
Dosage
Notes
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 patient remembers & she should continue the regular dosing schedule. A double dose is not recommended
Dosage of Allygest 5 mg
Intra Uterine Growth Retardation
Dosage:1 tablet three times a day at least two months
Notes:Dose to be reduced if symptoms improve
Threatened abortion
Dosage:1 tablet three times daily until symptoms disappear
Habitual abortion
Dosage:1-2 tablets daily as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed
Notes:The administration should be continued for at least one month after the end of the critical period
Threatened premature delivery
Dosage:Dosage must be determined individually
Notes:High dosages (up to 40 mg daily) have been used. In case of a missed dose, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers & she should continue the regular dosing schedule. A double dose is not recommended
Condition
Dosage
Notes
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 patient remembers & she should continue the regular dosing schedule. A double dose is not recommended
Contraindications
Breast Cancer or history of problem with the breasts like- Nodules,an abnormal Mammogram, or Fibrocystic Diseases.
Severe liver disease such as Cholestatic Jaundice or Hepatitis, Hepatic Cell Tumours, Rotor Syndrome and Dubin Jhonson Syndrome.
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Toxaemia of Pregnancy
Crisis Seizures, Migraines
Side Effects of Allygest 5 mg
Treatment with Allygest 5 mg (especially a long term treatment) is known to cause some gastrointestinal complaints such as vomiting, nausea, and sometimes epigastric discomfort.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Allygest 5 mg 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.
Overdose Effects of Allygest 5 mg
Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness; rapid pulse; fainting; unusual muscle movement or rigidity of the face, neck, or limbs; seizures; and loss of consciousness.
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Use In Special Populations
It should not be used for children younger than 16 years old.
Drug Classes
Female Sex hormones
Mode Of Action
Allygest 5 mg has been found to have a relatively weak progestational effect on the human endometrium. To obtain a full secretory endometrium in oestrogen-primed castrated women or to postpone menstruation (with an oestrogen added) in normal ovulating women, doses of Allygest 5 mg were required which were higher than those recommended for the treatment/prevention of abortion.In vitro studies have shown that Allygest 5 mg stimulates the synthesis of progesterone in the human placenta. It also brought about a significant (p/. 0,01) increase in the production of some specific placental enzymes (cystine aminopeptidase and heat-stable alkaline phosphatase).Histological and histochemical changes indicating an increased activity have been found in the placenta, particularly in the syncytiotrophoblast of women with a normal and threatened pregnancy, treated with Allygest 5 mg. The stimulatory effect of Allygest 5 mg on placental function was also suggested by the increased level of placental hormones (pregnanediol, oestriol, HCG and HPL) and enzymes (oxytocinase, CAP) in the maternal urine and plasma, which followed the administration of the drug e.g. in the early weeks as well as in the last trimester of pregnancy.A study in full-term pregnant women revealed that Allygest 5 mg in high doses (up to 100 mg daily) did suppress the intensity of spontaneous uterine contractions, but had no effect on the sensitivity of the uterine muscle to oxytocin, and no adverse effect on the progress of normal delivery.Studies in non-pregnant women with and without endocrinological disorders have shown that Allygest 5 mg has no oestrogenic or androgenic properties and no adverse effects on the adrenal function.No abnormal liver function tests or water and salt retention were observed in healthy female volunteers (non pregnant) who were given Allygest 5 mg.
Pregnancy
Allygest 5 mg 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.
Pediatric Uses
It should not be used for children younger than 16 years old.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allygest 5 mg used for?
Allylestrenol is indicated in: Intra Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) Threatened abortion Habitual abortion Threatened premature delivery
What is the dosage of Allygest 5 mg?
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: Dos…
What are the side effects of Allygest 5 mg?
Treatment with Allylestrenol (especially a long term treatment) is known to cause some gastrointestinal complaints such as vomiting, nausea, and sometimes epigastric discomfort.
Who should not take Allygest 5 mg?
Breast Cancer or history of problem with the breasts like- Nodules,an abnormal Mammogram, or Fibrocystic Diseases. Severe liver disease such as Cholestatic Jaundice or Hepatitis, Hepatic Cell Tumours, Rotor Syndrome and Dubin Jhonson Syndrome. Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding Toxaemia of Pregnancy Crisis Seizures, Migraines
What precautions should be taken with Allygest 5 mg?
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.
Is Allygest 5 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
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.
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