What is Nora-BE?
Nora-BE is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains a hormone, Nora-BE, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy.
Nora-BE is also used to treat secondary amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods in women who have previously had a menstrual period who are not pregnant), endometriosis, and irregular menstrual periods caused by hormonal imbalance.
No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective than birth control pills. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.
Nora-BE does not protect against HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.
Nora-BE is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Nora-BE indications
- Indications
Progestin-only oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
- Efficacy
If used perfectly, the first-year failure rate for progestin-only oral contraceptives is 0.5%. However, the typical failure rate is estimated to be closer to 5%, due to late or omitted pills. Table 1 lists the pregnancy rates for users of all major methods of contraception.
Table 1: Percentage of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy During the First Year of Typical Use and the First Year of Perfect Use of Contraception and the Percentage Continuing Use at the End of the First Year. United States.
| % of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy within the First Year of Use | % of Women Continuing Use at One YearHowever, to maintain effective protection against pregnancy, another method of contraception must be used as soon as menstruation resumes, the frequency or duration of breastfeeds is reduced, bottle feeds are introduced, or the baby reaches six months of age. |
Nora-BE® (Nora-BE) Tablets have not been studied for and are not indicated for use in emergency contraception.
How should I use Nora-BE?
Use Nora-BE tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Nora-BE tablets. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Nora-BE tablets by mouth with or without food.
- Begin taking Nora-BE tablets on the first day of your menstrual period. If you begin taking Nora-BE tablets on a different day, use a backup method of birth control (eg, condoms, spermicides) for the next 48 hours.
- Take Nora-BE tablets at the same time every day, with doses not more than 24 hours apart.
- Start the next pack the day after the last pack is finished. There is no break between packs. Be sure to call in your refills ahead of time so that your next pack will be ready.
- If you take Nora-BE tablets more than 3 hours late, or if you vomit soon after taking Nora-BE tablets, use a backup method of birth control (eg, condoms, spermicides) for the next 48 hours.
- If you miss a dose of Nora-BE tablets, take it as soon as possible and then return to your regular dosing schedule. If you are unsure what to do about a missed dose, contact your doctor or other health care provider.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Nora-BE tablets.
Uses of Nora-BE in details
Use: Labeled Indications
Abnormal uterine bleeding (Nora-BE acetate): Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer
Amenorrhea, secondary (Nora-BE acetate): Treatment of secondary amenorrhea
Contraception (Nora-BE): Prevention of pregnancy
Endometriosis (Nora-BE acetate): Treatment of endometriosis
Limitations of use:
Nora-BE is not indicated for emergency contraception.
Nora-BE acetate is not indicated for use with estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women for endometrial protection.
Nora-BE description
A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for contraception.
Nora-BE dosage
Nora-BE Dosage
Generic name: Nora-BE ACETATE 5mg
Dosage form: tablet
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Therapy with Nora-BE must be adapted to the specific indications and therapeutic response of the individual patient.
Secondary amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology
2.5 to 10 mg Nora-BE may be given daily for 5 to 10 days to produce secretory transformation of an endometrium that has been adequately primed with either endogenous or exogenous estrogen.
Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing Nora-BE therapy. Patients with a past history of recurrent episodes of abnormal uterine bleeding may benefit from planned menstrual cycling with Nora-BE.
Endometriosis
Initial daily dosage of 5 mg Nora-BE for two weeks. Dosage should be increased by 2.5 mg per day every two weeks until 15 mg per day of Nora-BE is reached. Therapy may be held at this level for six to nine months or until annoying breakthrough bleeding demands temporary termination.
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Related treatment guides
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Amenorrhea
- Endometriosis
Nora-BE interactions
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What other drugs will affect Nora-BE?
The effectiveness of progestin-only pills is reduced by hepatic enzyme-inducing drugs such as the anticonvulsants phenytoin, carbamazepine, and barbiturates, and the antituberculosis drug rifampin. No significant interaction has been found with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Herbal products containing St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) may induce hepatic enzymes (cytochrome P450) and p-glycoprotein transporter and may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive steroids. This may also result in breakthrough bleeding.
Concurrent use of bosentan and Nora-BE containing products may result in decreased concentrations of these contraceptive hormones thereby increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy and unscheduled bleeding.
Interactions With Laboratory Tests
The following endocrine tests may be affected by progestin-only oral contraceptive use:
- Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) concentrations may be decreased.
- Thyroxine concentrations may be decreased, due to a decrease in thyroid binding globulin (TBG).
Nora-BE side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Nora-BE?
Applies to Nora-BE: oral tablet
As well as its needed effects, Nora-BE (the active ingredient contained in Nora-BE) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Nora-BE, check with your doctor immediately:
More common:
- Frequent and irregular bleeding
- menstrual changes
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- blindness
- blue-yellow color blindness
- blurred vision
- breast pain
- changes in menstrual period
- changes in vision
- chills
- clay-colored stools
- confusion
- cough
- dark urine
- decreased vision
- diarrhea
- difficulty with swallowing
- discouragement
- dizziness
- double vision
- eye pain
- fast heartbeat
- feeling sad or empty
- fever
- general tiredness and weakness
- headache
- heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
- hives, itching, or rash
- irritability
- lack of appetite
- light-colored stools
- light vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods
- loss of interest or pleasure
- migraine headache
- nausea and vomiting
- numbness of the hands
- pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- swelling
- tightness in the chest
- trouble concentrating
- trouble sleeping
- unpleasant breath odor
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- upper right abdominal or stomach pain
- vomiting of blood
- yellow eyes and skin
Minor Side Effects
Some Nora-BE side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:
More common:
- Breast tenderness
- increased hair growth, especially on the face
- pimples
- weight gain
- Brown, blotchy spots on exposed skin
- enlarged breasts
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- mood swings
- nervousness
- weight changes
Nora-BE contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Nora-BE?
Hypersensitivity to Nora-BE or any component of the formulation; hepatic impairment or disease; breast cancer (known, suspected, or history of); undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; pregnancy
Nora-BE: Additional contraindications: Benign or malignant liver tumors
Nora-BE acetate:
Additional contraindications: DVT or PE (current or history of); active or recent history of arterial thromboembolic disease (eg, stroke, MI); as a diagnostic test for pregnancy
Additional contraindications in Canadian labeling: Estrogen or progestin dependent malignant tumor; partial or complete vision loss due to ophthalmic vascular disease; missed abortion
Active ingredient matches for Nora-BE:
Norethisterone in United States.
List of Nora-BE substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Nor-QD | |
| Tablet; Oral-28; Norethindrone 0.35 mg (Watson) | |
| Noraethisteronum | |
| Noralutin | |
| Norate (India) | |
| Norate 5mg TAB / 10 (Dewcare Concept) | $ 0.54 |
| 5 mg x 10's (Dewcare Concept) | $ 0.54 |
| Norate 5 mg Tablet (Dewcare Concept) | $ 0.05 |
| NORATE tab 5 mg x 10's (Dewcare Concept) | $ 0.54 |
| Norate A | |
| Norate A 5 mg Tablet (Dewcare Concept) | $ 0.06 |
| Norate-A (India) | |
| Norate-A Norethisterone Acetate 5mg TAB / 10 (Dewcare) | $ 0.63 |
| 5 mg x 10's (Dewcare) | $ 0.63 |
| NORATE-A tab 5 mg x 10's (Dewcare) | $ 0.63 |
| Norclut (Malaysia) | |
| Norcolut (Bangladesh, Georgia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Lithuania, Singapore, Vietnam) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Norethindrone 5 mg (Gedeon Richter) | |
| Norcolut 5mg - 20 Tablets (Gedeon Richter) | $ 9.40 |
| Norcolut 5 mg x 20's (Gedeon Richter) | $ 1.14 |
| Norcolut 5 mg x 2 Blister x 10 Tablet (Gedeon Richter) | |
| Norcolut 5 mg x 2 x 10's (Gedeon Richter) | $ 42.00 |
| Norcolut tab 5 mg 20's (Gedeon Richter) | $ 4.30 |
| Norcolut 5 mg (Hungary) | |
| Norcutin (Bangladesh) | |
| Norcutin 5 mg x 1's | |
| Norcutin 5 mg x 50 x 10's | |
| Norcutin 5 mg x 500's | |
| NORDART (India) | |
| NORDART tab 5 mg x 10's (Intra (Intra Life)) | $ 0.61 |
| Nordiropin Simplex (India) | |
| Nordiropin Simplex 5mg INJ / 1.5ml (Novo Nordisk) | |
| NORDIROPIN SIMPLEX inj 5 mg x 1.5ml (Novo Nordisk) | |
| Nordron (Taiwan) | |
| Nordron 5 mg | |
| Noregyna (Brazil) | |
| Norelut (Indonesia) | |
| Norelut 5 mg x 5 x 10's (Dexa Medica) | $ 19.53 |
| Noresthisterone | |
| Noret (Argentina) | |
| Noreta HRT (India) | |
| Noreta HRT 1mg TAB / 10 (German Remedies (Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.)) | $ 0.17 |
| 1 mg x 10's (German Remedies (Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.)) | $ 0.17 |
| Noreta HRT 1 mg Tablet (German Remedies (Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.)) | $ 0.01 |
| NORETA-HRT (India) | |
| NORETA-HRT tab 1 mg x 10's (Zydus (G.Rem)) | $ 0.17 |
| Noreth | |
| Noreth 5 mg Tablet (Taurus Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.04 |
| Norethadrone | |
| NORETHEA | |
| NORETHEA TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.59 |
| Norethin 1/50 M | |
| norethindrone | |
| Tablet; Oral; Norethindrone Acetate 5 mg | |
| Ovcon-35 / 28 28 0.4-35 mg-mcg tablet Disp Pack | $ 89.09 |
| Ovcon-50 28 50-1 mcg-mg tablet Disp Pack | $ 89.09 |
| Loestrin 1.5/30 / 21 21 1.5-30 mg-mcg tablet Disp Pack | $ 79.32 |
See 731 substitutes for Nora-BE | |
References
- DailyMed. "NORETHINDRONE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "norethindrone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "norethindrone". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00717 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
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