BLATA 5MG CAPSULE
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is a medicine used to treat uterine fibroids (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus). It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative treatment of uterine fibroid in women of reproductive age.
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE
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BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is a medicine used to treat uterine fibroids (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus). It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative treatment of uterine fibroid in women of reproductive age.
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is a medicine used to treat uterine fibroids (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus). It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative treatment of uterine fibroid in women of reproductive age.
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE reduces symptoms like vaginal bleeding, prolonged periods and lower back pain. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It is important to note that this medicine makes birth control less effective so use proper contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy.The most common side effects of this medicine include amenorrhea (absence of menstrual period) and headache. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine might stop your period for some time, but it happens again when you stop taking the medicine. Usually, your periods get stops within 10 days of taking the medicine, consult with your doctor if you still experience heavy bleeding.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had liver problems or severe asthma. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for liver functioning.
03Uses
Uterine fibroids
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. BLATA 5MG CAPSULE may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works by modifying the action of progesterone (natural female hormone). It is used either before surgery of fibroids or for intermittent (at regular intervals) treatment of fibroids. It helps reduce their size, stops or controls bleeding and increases your red blood cell count.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of BLATA 5MG CAPSULE, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. BLATA 5MG CAPSULE helps control the symptoms associated with uterine fibroids such as excessive menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, and also reduces the size of the existing fibroids. It blocks the action of the enzyme responsible for the growth of the broids. As a result they decrease in size and also stop growing further. Take this medicine as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Endometrial hyperplasia
Headache
Absence of menstrual periods
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BLATA 5MG CAPSULE. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.After taking BLATA 5MG CAPSULE, some women experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision and/or loss of concentration. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of BLATA 5MG CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of BLATA 5MG CAPSULE in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
BLATA 5MG CAPSULE is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids and their associated symptoms, such as painful periods, heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
It considerably reduces or stops your menstrual bleeding within the first 10 days of treatment. Notify your doctor if you continue to have heavy bleeding despite taking BLATA 5MG CAPSULE.
Your periods will usually start again within four weeks of stopping BLATA 5MG CAPSULE.
Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking BLATA 5MG CAPSULE as it may make hormonal contraceptives (such as pills) less effective.
Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of skin/eye, dark urine, or stomach pain.
References
Sources and references
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