Drug Encyclopedia
Letrozole
Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor primarily used in the treatment of hormonally-responsive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is also used off-label as an ovulation induction agent for infertility.
Clomifene
Clomiphene is a medication used to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate regularly. It stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur.
Mefenamic acid
Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) primarily used for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain, particularly menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea).
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid is an antifibrinolytic medication used to control and prevent excessive bleeding, commonly prescribed for heavy menstrual bleeding and after certain surgical or dental procedures.
Metronidazole
Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat a wide variety of infections, including bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and certain gastrointestinal infections.
Fluconazole
Fluconazole is an oral antifungal medication used to treat and prevent a variety of fungal and yeast infections, particularly vaginal candidiasis and oral thrush.
Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal medication primarily used to treat yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, and skin, such as athlete's foot and ringworm.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a female hormone crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. It is commonly prescribed to treat irregular periods, prevent miscarriage, and as part of hormone replacement therapy.
Oestradiol
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a major female sex hormone. It is commonly used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve menopausal symptoms.
Ethinylestradiol + Drospirenone
Ethinylestradiol + Drospirenone is a combined oral contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel is a progestogen used primarily as an emergency contraceptive to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.
Iron Supplements
Iron supplements are used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anaemia. They are essential for replenishing iron stores in the body to support red blood cell production.