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. 2017 Jul 4;8(2):308–323. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.06.009

Table 5.

Caterogorized some important commercial drugs and their side effects.

S. No. Illness Commercial drugs Side effects
1. Amenorrhoea Provera oral medroxyprogesterone Breast Tenderness or Discharge, Hives, Itching, Skin rash, Increased acne, Hair growth, Loss of scalp hair, Spotting changes in menstrual periods, Vaginal Itching or Discharge, Changes in appetite, Increased or Decreased weight, Nausea, stomach pain, Bloating, Fever, Sleep problems and Skin color changes.
Prometrium Dizziness, Spinning sensation, Abdominal pain, Headache, Breast pain or Tenderness, Musculoskeletal pain, Joint pain, Viral infection, Diarrhea, Nausea, Bloating, Fatigue, Hot Flashes, Cough, Acne, Changes in weight, Vaginal Itching/Dryness/Discharge, Blurred vision and Drowsiness
2. Leucorrhoea Femiforte Capsule Nausea, Stomach upset, Skin rash and Acute toxicity
3. Menorrhagia tranexamic acid Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Joint or muscle pain, Muscle cramps, Headache or migraine, Runny or stuffy nose, Stomach or abdominal pain
Natazia Mild nausea,Vomiting, Bloating, Stomach cramps; Breast pain or tenderness; Freckles or darkening of facial skin, acne; Problems with contact lenses Vaginal itching or discharge and very light menstrual periods
4. Dysmenorrhoea Ibuprofen Upset stomach, Mild heartburn, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloating, Gas, Diarrhea, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache, Nervousness; Mild itching or rash and Ringing in your ears.
Naproxen Stomach Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas heartburn, Nausea and Vomiting dizziness
5. Uterine disorders Leuprolide Redness/burning/stinging/pain/bruising at the injection site, Hot flashes (flushing), Increased sweating, Night sweats, Tiredness, Headache, Upset stomach and Nausea
6. Abortion Carboprost Severe pelvic pain, cramping, or vaginal bleeding, High fever, A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out, Shortness of breath, Severe nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea;
Dinoprostone Unpleasant vaginal discharge, Continued fever, Chills and Shivering.
Increase in vaginal bleeding several days after treatment, Chest pain or tightness, Skin rash, Hives and Difficulty breathing
7. Over bleeding Lynestrenol Central Nervous System–Headache, migraine, dizziness, Nervousness, Changes in libido and Mental depression. Genitourinary - Breast tenderness and Pain, Swelling and Abnormal uterine bleeding spotting.
Tranexamic Acid Headache, Sinus and nasal symptoms, Back pain, Abdominal pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Joint pain, Muscle cramps, Migraine, Anemia and Fatigue.
8. Lactation Domperidone Dry mouth, Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Rash, Itching, Hives, and Hyperprolactinemia
Metoclopramide Feeling restless, Drowsy, Tired, or dizzy, headache, Sleep problems (insomnia), Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Breast tenderness or swelling and Changes in menstrual periods
9. Excess Bleeding Progesterone Mild nausea, Diarrhea, Bloating, Stomach cramps; Dizziness, Spinning sensation, Hot flashes; Mild headache, Joint pain, Breast pain or tenderness and cough
10. Vulvodynia Gabapentin
Effexor XR
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Weakness, Tired feeling, Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Blurred vision, Headache, breast swelling, dry mouth, loss of balance or coordination
Amitriptyline Confusion, Numbness and tingling in your arms and legs, Headache, Constipation or diarrhea, Blurred vision, Skin rash, Swelling of your face and tongue and Nausea.
Tramadol headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling;
constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; r.feeling nervous or anxious; or.
itching, sweating, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
Topamax Tiredness, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nervousness, Numbness or tingly feeling, Coordination problems, Diarrhea and Weight loss
11. Contraceptive Elinest Acne; breast tenderness or enlargement; changes in appetite; changes in weight; dizziness; headache; mild hair loss; nausea; nervousness; stomach cramps or bloating; vaginal spotting or breakthrough bleeding.
12. Gonorrhea Ceftriaxone Nausea, Vomiting, Upset stomach, Headache, Dizziness, Overactive reflexes, Pain or swelling in your tongue, Sweating, Vaginal itching or discharge
Azithromycin Mild diarrhea, Vomiting, Constipation, Stomach pain or upset, Dizziness, Tired feeling, Mild headache, Nervous feeling, Sleep problems (insomnia), Vaginal itching or discharge, mild rash or itching, ringing in your ears, problems with hearing and Decreased sense of taste or smell.
Doxycycline Nausea, Vomiting, Upset stomach, Mild diarrhea, Skin rash or itching, Vaginal itching or discharge
13. Menstrual disorder Yaz tranexamic acid Headache, Sinus and nasal symptoms, Back pain, Abdominal pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Joint pain, Muscle cramps, Migraine, Anemia and Fatigue.
Norethindrone Mild nausea, Vomiting, Bloating, Stomach cramps, Breast pain, Swelling, or Tenderness, Dizziness, Freckles or darkening of facial skin, Changes in weight, Vaginal itching or discharge and Skin itching or rash