Cyproterone Acetate And Ethinyloestradiol

Therapeutic Group

Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol are medications often used together to treat a variety of conditions. They are commonly prescribed for:

Birth Control: These medications can be used to prevent pregnancy by regulating the menstrual cycle and inhibiting ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries).
Hormone Imbalance: They are also used to balance hormones in conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hirsutism, which can cause unwanted hair growth and irregular periods.
Acne: Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol are sometimes prescribed to manage severe acne in women, especially when other treatments haven't been effective.
Excessive Hair Growth: In cases of excessive facial or body hair in women (known as hirsutism), these medications can help reduce hair growth.
Androgenetic Alopecia: They may be used to treat female pattern hair loss.

Moderate To Severe Acne In Females Of Child-bearing Age Refractory To Topical Therapy Or Oral Antibacterials, Moderate To Severe Hirsutism:

Females Of Childbearing Potential: 1 Tablet Daily For 21 Days, Started On Day 1 Of Menstrual Cycle; Subsequent Courses Repeated After A 7 Day Interval(during Which Withdrawal Bleeding Occurs), Time Tosymptom Remission, At Least 3 Months; Review Need For treatment Regularly

Caution Advised

Pregnancy, Lactation, Acute Porphyria, Gallstones, Heart disease-Associated With Pulmonary Hypertension Or Risk Ofembolus, History During Pregnancy Of Cholestatic Jaundice, Chorea, Pemphigoid Gestationis Or Pruritus, History Of Breast Cancer, History Of Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome, Migraine With Aura.

Pregnancy, Lactation, Acute Porphyria, Gallstones, Heart disease-Associated With Pulmonary Hypertension Or Risk Ofembolus, History During Pregnancy Of Cholestatic Jaundice, Chorea, Pemphigoid Gestationis Or Pruritus, History Of Breast Cancer, History Of Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome, Migraine With Aura.