Indication of Genoral:
Genoral is a hormone replacement therapy used in women who suffer from a deficiency in oestrogen.
Action of Genoral:
Genoral contains a drug that acts like oestrogen, and thus can help correct symptoms in oestrogen-deficient women.
Dose Advice of Genoral:
Genoral is usually taken daily in a dose ranging from 0.625mg to 7.5mg. If you still have an intact uterus, you should also be on a medication that prevents overgrowth of your uterus while on Genoral. Your doctor may increase or decrease your dose depending on your clinical response. The need for Genoral should be re-evaluated every six months due to the potential adverse effects of long-term use. Genoral should not be taken during pregnancy (ADEC Pregnancy Category D).Its effects in breastfeeding mothers and their children have not been studied, and is therefore not recommended
Schedule of Genoral:
Schedule 4
Common side effects of Genoral:
Very common side effects experience by more than 10% of patients using Genoral include: Weight change Oedema Back and chest pain Chest tightness The following side effects occur commonly (<10% but >1% of patients). Do not be alarmed by the list. If you experience any of the adverse effects listed and are concerned about them, see your doctor. Bigger breasts, breast discomfortAcneItching and rashesHair abnormalitiesIncreased sweatingDizzinessMoodsNervousnessAbdominal pain and crampsFlatulence and bloating, constipation or diarrhoeaNauseaChanges in menstrual flowThrushProblems sleepingHigh blood pressureReduced carbohydrate tolerance Reduced glucose tolerance
Uncommon side effects of Genoral:
Uncommon side effects occur in less than 1% of patients taking Genoral: Allergic reactionsStrokeClot in the veinsBreast cancerCardiovascular eventsInflammation of the gallbladderGallstonesConsult your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms, or any other unusual or abnormal symptoms that concern you.
Reference:
MIMS online [online]. 2003 [cited 2007 December 3]. Available from: URL: http: //mims.hcn.net.au.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/ifmx-nsapi/mims-data/?MIval=2MIMS_abbr_pi&product_code=3586&product_name=GenoralAustralian Medicines Handbook, Adelaide, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, 2007.
Diseases treated by Genoral:
Menopause
