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Turifast is an oral tablet used in the treatment of multiple miscarriages, preventing premature birth in pregnant women. The following article will provide complete information, dosage and usage of Turifast.1. What is Turifast?
Turifast is an effective treatment for miscarriage and prevention of premature birth in pregnant women. In addition, the drug is also used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Turifast is made in the form of tablets, active ingredient Allylestrenol 5mg.
2. The effect of the drug Turifast
With the main ingredient is Allylestrenol, Turifast's effects are evaluated to be similar to progesterone, having the function of binding to progesterone and estrogen receptors.
Target cells in the female reproductive tract, mammary glands, hypothalamus and pituitary gland, when bound to progestins such as Progesterone, will slow down the hormone release response, thereby releasing gonadotropin in the hypothalamus and causing reduce the spike in luteinizing hormone (LH) before ovulation. In women with adequate levels of endogenous estrogen, progesterone converts the proliferative endometrium into secretions, so progesterone is essential for tissue growth and increased endometrium receptivity to embryo implantation. After embryo implantation, progesterone works to maintain throughout pregnancy. Turifast has a similar effect on pregnancy as progesterone, so it should be used by pregnant women to avoid miscarriage and premature birth.
In addition to the above effects, Turifast also has the effect of stimulating the development of mammary alveolar tissue and relaxing the smooth muscle of the uterus.
3. Indications for taking Turifast
Here are the cases where Turifast is indicated.
People with recurrent miscarriages, threatened miscarriage. Threatening to give birth prematurely. Threatened miscarriage due to lack of progesterone.
4. Contraindications to using Turifast
Some cases should be noted to avoid using Turifast as follows:
People with liver dysfunction. People with Dubin Johnson and Rotor syndrome. People with a history of septicemia or Herpes of pregnancy. People with heart or kidney problems.
5. Dosage of Turifast
The usual dose is from 10mg - 40mg / 1 day.
Users should consult their doctor before taking this drug to determine the correct dose and within the allowable range. Turifast should only be taken as directed, do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
For uterine growth retardation: 1 tablet/time, 3 times a day, for at least 2 months. Gradually reduce oral dose if improvement is observed. For patients with threatened miscarriage: Take 1 tablet/time, 3 times a day. The duration of treatment can be extended until the symptoms subside, before the user begins to reduce the dose. Previous miscarriage: 1-2 tablets/day. Continued use until at least 1 month after the critical period. Threatened preterm birth: 40mg/day until symptoms improve. Bleeding after implantation of a fertilized egg: 2-4 tablets/day from day 16 to day 26 of the cycle until conception is complete.
6. Notes when using Turifast
Drug interactions:
Care should be taken when using Turifast at the same time as enzyme inducers. It has been reported that enzyme inducers can significantly reduce the effect of Allylestrenol. Turifast is a drug that is used under a doctor's prescription, so patients should not buy and use it without a prescription. Turifast also has the ability to reduce glucose tolerance, so users need to check their blood glucose levels regularly, especially in pregnant women with diabetes. If pregnant women and lactating women are completely healthy, use Turifast as usual, but still must be used under the prescription of an obstetrician. Allylestrenol's primary duty is to nourish the fetus, without virilization of the fetus and chromosomal mutagenic effects. Note that Turifast is ineffective in the treatment of threatened pregnancies caused by placental dysfunction. If you are experiencing any allergies before taking Turifast, tell your doctor right away to review a prescription. Treatment in case of overdose:
In the strong toxicity study of Allylestrenol with a dose of 25mg / 1 kg, the patient had a slight decrease in sexual function and a decrease in plasma cholesterol value.
7. Side effects of the drug turifast
When a patient experiences any of the following symptoms while using Turifast, immediately notify a specialist and immediately go to the nearest hospital for timely treatment.
Acute diarrhea. Acne breakouts. Frequent insomnia. The feeling of depression persists. For babies born when the mother has been taking Turifast , it may be a little higher than normal weight, this is considered normal.
Turifast is a medicine used quite commonly in the treatment of miscarriage, premature birth and threatened premature birth. With the active ingredient Allylestrenol, Turifast is made in the form of capsules and taken orally. The drug causes few side effects but must be taken according to the doctor's prescription.
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