Levonorgestrel - Menorrhagia
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PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Levonorgestrel
Indication :
Menorrhagia
Group Name :
Keywords :
IUD, intrauterine devices,
Brand Names Include :
Benilexa, Levosert, Mirena
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Levonorgestrel is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Menorrhagia.
Committee Recommendations (1)
The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed the following traffic light status for treating menorrhagia associated with fibroids:
GREEN traffic light status
- Tranexamic acid tablets
- Norethisterone
- Combined Hormonal Contraception
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) - Benilexa, levosert & Mirena
RED traffic light status
GnRH/LHRH analogues
- Triptorelin (Decapeptyl SR® 3.75mg)
- Leuprorelin (Prostap SR DCS®) 3.75mg
- Gosereline acetate (Zoladex® 3.6mg)