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Effects

 Secretory changes in endometrium

 Maintenance of pregnancy

 Do not alter plasma proteins

 Result deposition of fats

 Suppression of gonadotropin secretions

Uses

PEC

P  Promote and maintain pregnancy

E  prevent endometrial cancer induced by oestrogen

C  contraceptive with oestrogen

Toxicity

Lower than that of oestrogen

 Inc Blood pressure

 Dec HDL

 Decrease bone density

Hormonal contraceptives

Preparations  progestin only and combination of progestin and oestrogen

Formulations  Oral pills, transdermal patches, injections and vaginal
rings

Preparations

 Monophasic preparations  constant dosage throughout the
menstrual cycle
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman