Allylestrenol

Allylestrenol is a progestin medication which is used in the prevention of miscarriage, premature labor, and menstrual disorders, but is not widely used in the United States or Canada. It is taken orally.

Medical uses

Allylestrenol is used to prevent miscarriage and premature birth in pregnant women. It is also used to treat menstrual disorders and other conditions related to hormone imbalance.

Side effects

Common side effects of allylestrenol include nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, change in vaginal discharge, mood swings, blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness. Severe side effects include yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, or unusual/sudden weight gain.

Pharmacology

Allylestrenol is a progestogen, specifically a progestin. It is structurally related to progesterone, and is thought to work by stimulating the uterus to produce a thick endometrial lining, which helps to maintain pregnancy.

History

Allylestrenol was first described in the literature in 1961 and was introduced for medical use by 1964.

Society and culture

Allylestrenol is not widely used in the United States or Canada, but is used in other countries, including Japan, Russia, India, and Indonesia.

See also

• List of progestogens
• List of progestogen esters

External links

• Allylestrenol - Drugs.com

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