Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Contraception |
Dose: Tablet – 0.075 mg Frequency: once daily Note: by mouth (oral) at the same time each day |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Indication: Contraception Age: Postmenarcheal females |
Dose: Tablet – 0.075 mg Frequency: once daily Note: by mouth (oral) |
Administration
- May be taken with or without food
- Take at same time daily
Side Effect
- Edema
- Weakness
- Anorexia
- Amenorrhea
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Change in menstrual flow
- Spotting
- Menstrual irregularities
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- thrombophlebitisnausea
- vomiting
- headache
- dizziness
- breast discomfort
- gynaecomastia
- depression
- skin disorders
- disturbance of appetite
- weight changes
- fluid retention
- changes in libido
- cholestatic jaundice
- hair loss or hirsutism
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- thrombocytopenic purpura
- Thrombocytopenia
- stroke
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
|
Acitretin, Isotretinoin, Troleandomycin
|
May interact
|
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Griseofulvin, Modafinil, Rifamycins, St. John's wort, Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Felbamate, Phenytoin, Primidone, Topiramate, HIV drugs
|
May decrease hormonal birth control effectiveness
|
Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
|
Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding
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May mask serious conditions
|
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Severe Arterial Disease
|
Risk of thrombosis
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature between 20° to 25°C.
Data Sources
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