Novarel 100 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance. Novarel 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Novarel 100 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Novarel 100 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Some other side effects of Novarel 100 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Novarel 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Novarel 100 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Novarel 100 Injection related warnings talks about Novarel 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer must refrain from the use of Novarel 100 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Novarel 100 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Novarel 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Novarel 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Novarel 100 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Novarel 100 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Novarel 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Novarel may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Novarel again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Novarel 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Novarel can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Novarel 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Novarel rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Novarel 100 Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Novarel. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Novarel 100 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Novarel on the heart have been reported.
Novarel 100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novarel 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novarel 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Novarel 100 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Novarel 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Novarel 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Novarel 100 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Novarel 100 Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Novarel 100 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novarel 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Novarel 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Novarel has been reported to cause testosterone like side effects such as loss of hair and acne in some patients. Intake of few hormones can actually shrink and damage the hair follicles. if you are experiencing hair loss along with Novarel seek medical advice instantly.
If your period starts while taking Novarel, it is important to continue with the medication till the 14th day. However, the next progesterone cycle should be started after 14 days after the beginning of the flow. In case you feel any discomfort while taking progesterone during your period cycle do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Novarel doesn't cause anxiety. Instead, it alleviates anxiety by getting metabolized into allopregnanolone which has calming effects.
Novarel is a female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries following ovulation. This hormone plays an important part during the menstrual cycle and helps in the maintenance of pregnancy.
Yes, it may cause bleeding in some women of child-bearing (21-45) age while they are taking Novarel. But it has been observed that pregnant women may experience uterine bleeding due to the low progesterone levels. Hence taking this hormone may rectify low progesterone levels.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)
