Visanne Tablets (Dienogest)

Introduction of Visanne Tablets (Dienogest)

VISANNE contains a hormone, the progestogen Dienogest, which is used to treat painful symptoms of endometriosis in women 18 years of age and older who have their first menstrual period (dysmenorrhea). It helps relieve pelvic pain associated with endometrial-like tissues outside the uterus that cause chronic inflammation (endometriosis). Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting women of childbearing age. It's a condition in which endometrial-like tissue sits outside the uterus, causing chronic inflammation that leads to symptoms of pain, fatigue, and infertility. You should not use any form of hormonal birth control and hormonal contraceptives of any kind. Always take VISANNE precisely as prescribed through your physician. Swallow the medicine entire with masses of water. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine. You may feel dizzy or light-headed. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, heart, or pancreatic disease. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine is absolutely not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. The most common side effects were weight gain, depressed mood, trouble sleeping, nervousness, loss of interest in sex or mood swings, headache or migraine, nausea, stomach upset, wind, swelling, stomach or vomiting, acne, hair loss, back pain, breast soreness, ovarian cysts or hot flashes.

Uses of Visanne Tablets (Dienogest)

• • Managing pelvic pain associated with endometriosis

 

Directions for Use

• Always take VISANNE precisely as prescribed by using your medical doctor. Swallow the medication complete with masses of water.

 

Side Effects of Visanne Tablets (Dienogest)

• • Weight gain
• • Depressed mood, trouble sleeping, anxiety, loss of interest in sex or mood swings
• • Headache or migraine
• • Nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, stomach swelling or vomiting
• • Acne
• • Hair loss
• • Back pain
• • Breast soreness, ovarian cysts or warm flashes
• • Uterine/vaginal bleeding, including spotting
• • Asthenia or irritability

 

Precautions of Visanne Tablets (Dienogest)

PREGNANCY

VISANNE should not be used by women who are breastfeeding, unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the dangers and benefits along with your physician.

BREASTFEEDING

VISANNE should not be administered to pregnant women unless clearly needed. Discuss the dangers and benefits along with your physician.

DRIVE AND USE MACHINES

Do not drive or use machines while taking this medicine, you may feel dizzy or lightheaded.

ALCOHOL

Avoid ingesting alcohol at the same time as taking this medicine.

KIDNEY

VISANNE should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER

VISANNE should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice

ALLERGY

Do not use if you are allergic to the medicine.

LUNGS

VISANNE should be used with caution in patients with pulmonary disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

HEART DISEASE

If you have heart problems, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

OTHER

Do not take this remedy in case you are:

• • Have a blood clot (thrombotic disorder) in a vein

 

Interactions of Visanne Tablets (Dienogest)

Talk to your doctor if you are taking medicines used to treat:

• • Seizures (phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate)
• • Tuberculosis (eg rifampin)
• • HIV and hepatitis C virus infections (so-called protease inhibitors and star enzyme inhibitors) non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase such as ritonavir, nevirapine, efavirenz)
• • Fung infection (griseofulvin, ketoconazole)

 

FAQ’s:-

Is VISANNE a steroid?

This is a synthetic steroid that has been used as a progestogen in oral contraceptives and is currently being investigated for clinical use in the treatment of endometriosis.

How does VISANNE help endometriosis?

This is a progestogen-only hormonal preparation for the treatment of endometriosis. It works by blocking the production of estradiol and stopping the growth of the endometrium.

Can you get pregnant with Visane?

As an exception, if you become pregnant while using Visanne, there is a higher chance for people using progestogen-containing preparations such as Visanne to have an ectopic pregnancy (embryos develop outside the uterus).