Norethindrone Acetate

Gallifrey (Norethindrone Acetate Tablets, USP), 5 mg Gallifrey is indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea, endometriosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer. Gallifrey is not intended, recommended or approved to be used with concomitant estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women for endometrial protection.

Known or suspected pregnancy. There is no indication for norethindrone acetate tablets in pregnancy. (See PRECAUTIONS .) Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding Known, suspected or history of cancer of the breast Active deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or history of these conditions Active or recent (e.g., within the past year) arterial thromboembolic disease (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction) Impaired liver function or liver disease As a diagnostic test for pregnancy Hypersensitivity to any of the drug components

1. Cardiovascular disorders Patients with risk factors for arterial vascular disease (e.g., hypertension, diabetes mellitus, tobacco use, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) and/or venous thromboembolism (e.g., personal history or family history of VTE, obesity, and systemic lupus erythematosus) should be managed appropriately. 2. Visual abnormalities Discontinue medication pending examination if there is a sudden partial or complete loss of vision or if there is sudden onset of proptosis, diplopia, or migraine.

If examination reveals papilledema or retinal vascular lesions, medication should be discontinued.

Drug Interactions No pharmacokinetic drug interaction studies investigating any drug-drug interactions with norethindrone acetate tablets have been conducted.