This is an automatically translated article.
Livial drug belongs to the group of hormonal and endocrine drugs in the form of tablets. The main ingredient of Livial is Tibolone, which is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women who are at risk of osteoporosis due to lack of estrogen. However, Livial can also cause some side effects such as bleeding, vaginal bleeding, weight gain... Therefore, patients should learn carefully before using Livial
.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Livial
The drug Livial contains Tibolone, which is converted into 3 compounds when it enters the body. Two of these three compounds have estrogen-like activity and the third has progesterone and androgen-like activity. Livial helps to replace decreased estrogen production in postmenopausal women and relieves menopausal symptoms. In addition, the drug Livial also acts to increase vasoconstriction, has a good effect on vaginal symptoms in women, increases bone formation and reduces bone resorption. In addition, the drug also has a good effect on the cardiovascular system because it is effective in reducing the concentration of total cholesterol, HDL, cholesterol, total triglycerides and plasma lipoproteins.2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Livial
Livial is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women. When prescribing Livial for women should be based on an assessment of the overall risk of each individual, especially in the case of women over 60 years of age, the possible stroke risk should be taken into account. .
However, Livial is also contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use the drug
Livial is for oral use and no dosage adjustment is required for the elderly. When initiating or maintaining menopausal symptoms, patients should use Livial at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time. The recommended dose for long-term use of Livial for a minimum of 12 months to be effective is 1 Livial tablet per day.
It is best to use Livial after meals and have a precept during the day.
Note: The recommended dose of Livial is for reference only. Therefore, before using Livial, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose of Livial
If you miss a dose of Livial, use it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Livial and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Livial, because it can cause an overdose.
To overcome the situation of missing a dose of Livial, you can set an alarm or ask your loved one to remind you. In case of accidental overdose of the drug than prescribed and some unwanted signs appear, seek emergency care immediately.
5. Side effects when using Livial
Livial may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, Livial side effects can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Livial include: abdominal pain, weight gain, vaginal organ itching, rapid hair growth, breast tenderness, acne... These side effects may occur. at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose of Livial. Usually, side effects from Livial can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Livial can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear after just a few minutes of using Livial or longer within a few days. When serious side effects occur, such as: gastrointestinal disorders, skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, reproductive system and breast disorders, vaginal bleeding, cervical dysplasia, vulvovaginitis , vaginal yeast infection ... the patient should stop using Livial and go to a medical facility for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes during the use of Livial:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Livial. Patients should be advised to use Livial from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Livial may change how it works and increase its side effects. Therefore, in order to avoid Livial drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs,... Use of Livial should be noted when the manifestations of allergy to the drug Livial. At the same time, the patient should notify the doctor so that he can promptly treat the side effects of the drug. The drug may increase fibrinolytic activity in the blood and enhance the effect of anticoagulants. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using Livial together with anticoagulants. Tibolone in Livial may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, so Livial should be used with caution. Above is important information about Livial, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
