Cystelia: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects , Price, Composition, Precautions & More

What is Cystelia?

Cystelia is a film coated hormonal tablet containing 0.035mg ethinylestradiol and 2.0mg cyproterone acetate.

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Uses of Cystelia

• Cystelia tablet is used for:
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Treatment of severe acne
• Idiopathic hirsutism (excessive growth of facial or body hair)
• Oral contraceptive for androgen dependant disease in women
• Prostate cancer
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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How does Cystelia work?

Cystelia blocks androgen receptor and reduces androgen synthesis.

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 How to Take Cystelia?

• Cystelia has to be taken regularly in order to achieve contraceptive protection. Each tablet should be taken at the same time every day for 21 days.
• The tablet has to be taken consecutively for 21 days followed by 7 day tablet free interval.
• Tablet should be initiated on the 1st day of the menstrual cycle.

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 Common Dosage for Cystelia

• The time period for which it has to be used depends upon the severity of symptoms and response to treatment.
• Treatment is usually carried out for several months. Even after the signs have subsided, it is recommended to take Cystelia tablets for 3-4 cycles.
• It is not indicated for men and girl child before menarche and elderly women after menopause.

When to Avoid Cystelia?

Cystelia should not be used in:

• Allergy to any of its components
• Patients with severe liver disease
• Patients with moderate to severe renal dysfunction
• Patients with sickle cell anemia
• Patients with presence or history of thromboembolic events like deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction.
• Suspecting pregnancy
• Patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension
• Patients with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

 Side-effects of Cystelia?

Side effects are possible but do not always occur in all the patients. More commonly observed side effects may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Breast changes including tenderness, secretion, and enlargement
• Changes in menstrual flow
• Change in libido
• Alteration in hair pattern
• Mood changes
• Hypertension
• Impaired liver changes

Effects on organs?

• Should be administered with caution in patient suffering from liver and kidney disease.
• It should not be administered to patients with in estrogen related neoplasms and thromboembolic disorders.

Reported Allergic Reactions?

• Report to your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Signs of allergic reaction include :
• Rashes/itching of skin
• Fever
• Chest tightness
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Drug Interactions to Be Careful About

All the possible drug interactions might not be listed here. It is always advised that the patient must inform the physician about all the drugs/over the counter products/vitamin supplements used.