Levonorgestrel - Menorrhagia
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ChemicalSubstance :
Levonorgestrel
Indication :
Menorrhagia
Group Name :
Keywords :
IUD, intrauterine devices,
Brand Names Include :
Benilexa, Levosert, Mirena
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
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Supporting Documents :
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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)
Other Indications
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Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Menorrhagia.