The Brand Name LIVIAL Has Generic Salt :: Tibolone 

LIVIAL  Is From Company Infar Priced :: Rs. 990

LIVIAL have Tibolone is comes under Sub class Progestins and Anti Progestins of  Main Class Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System

Main Medicine Class:: Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System  Sub Medicine Class :: Progestins and Anti Progestins 

Indications for Drugs ::

Menopausal vasomotor symptoms [hot flushes, sweating, vaginal dryness & less elasticity, mood disorders, anxiety etc.], postmenopausal and post oophorectomy osteoporosis, improvement of bone-mineral density, Vaginal atrophy, Prevention of frequent UTI and urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.

Drug Dose ::

Adult: PO Climacteric symptoms & other post-menopausal problems in adults and elderly women: The dosage is 2.5 mg tablet per day, preferably at the same time of the day. Symptomatic relief occurs within few days, but optimal results are obtained minimum after 3 months. Osteoporosis: To prevent osteoporosis in post-menopausal women or after oophorectomy an uninterrupted longer (5-10 years) therapy of 2.5 mg daily is needed. Starting Tibolone: In case of natural menopause: To avoid irregular & abnormal bleeding, Tibolone should be started at least 12 months after last natural bleeding. In case of artificial menopause: Treatment should be started immediately. In case of switching over from other conventional HRT: If someone switches from estrogen-only preparation, she should start after a withdrawal bleeding. If someone switches from sequential HRT preparation she should wait for the completion of the progestogen phase. If someone switches from continuous combined HRT, she can start any time. In case of missed pill: If no more than 12 hours have passed, the pill should be taken immediately. Otherwise the next dose should be continued as before.

Contraindication ::

Known or suspected oestrogen dependent tumours in women, present or history of breast cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe liver disease, history or current CV or cerebrovascular disorders, untreated endometrial hyperplasia, porphyria, pregnancy and lactation, premenopausal women.

Drug Precautions ::

Liver disease, history or risk factors of thromboembolic disorder, impaired glucose tolerance, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, hypertension, cholelithiasis, SLE, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and history of endometrial hyperplasia. Disorders that may be worsened by fluid retention, eg. renal dysfunction, migraine, epilepsy. Discontinue in the event of thromboembolic or abnormal liver function results, significant increase in BP, new onset of migraine-type headache. Not recommended in women within 1 yr of menopause because of irregular vaginal bleeding. Stop tibolone 4 wk before elective surgery especially when prolonged immobilisation after surgery is expected. Adjustment of antidiabetic medications may be needed.

Drug Side Effects ::

Weight gain; dizziness; rash; pruritus; headache; migraine; visual disturbances; GI symptoms; facial hair growth; altered liver function; ankle oedema; depression; arthralgia or myalgia; irregular vaginal bleeding.Potentially Fatal: Breast or endometrial cancer and stroke.

Pregnancy category ::

4

Drug Mode of Action ::  

Tibolone is a steroid that possesses oestrogenic, progestogenic and weak androgenic properties.

Drug Interactions ::

Enzyme inducers eg, barbiturates, phenytoin, carbamazepine and rifampicin may accelerate tibolone metabolism. Increased anticoagulant effects of warfarin.