A nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or into the spine. Nerve blocks may be used for several purposes, such as: 1  To determine the source of pain.
2.5 Stars. Lo Loestrin Fe is the brand name for norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, a prescription birth control medicine that's used to prevent pregnancy. The drug contains female hormones that prevent ovulation and also causes changes in the cervical mucus and uterine lining, which makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Megestrol is a synthetic female hormone belonging to the progesterone group. It is used for stimulating appetite and treating breast cancer. Progesterone is a hormone produced by the body, especially in women, that helps control the menstrual period as well as other body functions.RESCRIBED FOR: Megestrol is used for stimulating appetite in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who have poor appetite, cachexia, or an unexplained significant weight loss. It also is used for treating breast cancer and weight loss associated with cancer.