Drugs to treat endometriosis Visanne 2mg: Uses, dosages

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1. What is Visanne 2mg?

Visanne 2mg is a medicine to treat endometriosis. The main ingredient of Visanne 2mg is dienogest, which is a synthetic hormone that works to relieve pain caused by endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is found in other locations, usually in the pelvis, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Just as the endometrium responds to the hormonal changes that lead to menstruation, these ectopic tissues also bleed, causing pain, inflammation, scarring, and possibly damage to pelvic organs. Visanne causes endometrial tissue contraction and pain relief.

2. Usage and notes when using Visanne 2mg

Patients can start taking Visanne on any day of the menstrual cycle. The dosage of Visanne is one tablet per day without any rest period, preferably taken at the same time each day with an appropriate amount of liquid. Patients can take the drug with or without food and must take the tablets continuously, regardless of vaginal bleeding or not. When one pack is finished, the next pack should be started immediately without any interruption.
The effectiveness of Visanne may be reduced in the event of a missed dose, vomiting and/or diarrhea (if it occurs within 3-4 hours of taking the tablets). In case you forget to take one or more pills, you need to take one pill as soon as you remember and then continue taking it the next day according to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 tablets in the same day. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs within 3 to 4 hours of taking the medication, take an additional tablet.
Drug users should stop hormonal contraceptives of any kind (pill, patch, intrauterine device) before starting treatment with Visanne. If you need to avoid pregnancy, you should use non-hormonal methods of contraception (eg, the diaphragm method). Methods of contraception based on basal temperature monitoring or ovulation should not be used, as the use of Visanne may cause changes that reduce the reliability of these methods.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or dietary supplement because some drugs and supplements may interact and change the effects of Visanne and vice versa.
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3. Common side effects of Visanne 2mg

Like other medicines, Visanne can cause certain side effects. The majority of patients treated with Visanne had a change in bleeding patterns during their menstrual period such as amenorrhea, irregular bleeding, frequent bleeding, irregular menstruation, prolonged bleeding.
Other common side effects of Visanne are weight gain, sleep disturbances, nervousness, decreased sexual arousal, mood swings, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, vomiting. vomiting, acne, hair loss, breast discomfort, hot flashes, uterine/vaginal bleeding including light spotting.
Immediately notify your doctor if you have the following signs (signs of blood clots): difficulty breathing; unusual cough; severe chest pain spreading to the left arm; unusual, severe, or persistent headaches or migraines; partial or complete loss of vision or double vision; slurred speech or speech disability; sudden changes in hearing, smell, or taste; dizziness or fainting; weakness or numbness in any part of the body; severe abdominal pain; severe pain or swelling in one of the legs.
Visanne 2mg drug is indicated for the treatment of endometriosis. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug according to the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.

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