#2 Female Contraception, Anxiety, and Muscle Spasms Flashcards
BRAND NAME: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra
COMMON STRENGTHS: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
0.035mg/0.18mg, 0.035mg/0.215mg, 0.035mg/0.25mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
one first phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one second phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one third phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days
INDICATIONS/USE: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
- oral contraception
- acne
- claim to fame: tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
COUNSELING TIPS: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
side effects for ALL medications on this list:
- water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
- upset stomach/nausea
- headache
non-FDA uses may include:
- regulation of menstrual cycle
- lessen menstrual flow
- reduce painful menses
miss a dose?
- take as soon as possible or with next days’ dose: e.g., miss Mon, take 2 on Tues. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions
products containing ethinyl estradiol:
- increases cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI).
- not recommended for those: +35 yrs old, smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots
tips:
- if OC not started day 1 of menses, use additional non-drug form of contraception first week of therapy
- take same time each day for maximum effectiveness
- some anti-convulsants (ex: divalproex, lamotrigine) may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or increase chance of seizures
- none of the medications on this list protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs
BRAND NAME: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
Loestrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
COMMON STRENGTHS: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
0.02mg/1mg/75mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
take one active tablet daily for 21 days, then one iron tablet daily for 7 days
INDICATIONS/USE: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
- oral contraception
- acne
- claim to fame: replaces iron lost during menses
COUNSELING TIPS: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
side effects for ALL medications on this list:
- water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
- upset stomach/nausea
- headache
non-FDA uses may include:
- regulation of menstrual cycle
- lessen menstrual flow
- reduce painful menses
miss a dose?
- take as soon as possible or with next days’ dose: e.g., miss Mon, take 2 on Tues. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions
products containing ethinyl estradiol:
- increases cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI).
- not recommended for those: +35 yrs old, smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots
tips:
- if OC not started day 1 of menses, use additional non-drug form of contraception first week of therapy
- take same time each day for maximum effectiveness
- some anti-convulsants (ex: divalproex, lamotrigine) may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or increase chance of seizures
- none of the medications on this list protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs
BRAND NAME: ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
COMMON STRENGTHS: ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
0.02mg/3mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
active tablet daily for 24 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 4 days
INDICATIONS/USE: ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
- oral contraception
- acne
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- claim to fame: only 4 inactive days = shorter menstrual period
COUNSELING TIPS: ethinyl estradiol/dropsirenone
drospirenone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen
BRAND NAME: ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
Xulane
COMMON STRENGTHS: ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
0.53mg/4.86mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free
INDICATIONS/USE: ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
contraception
COUNSELING TIPS: ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
- same side effect profile as OCs but more common
- adhesive may cause skin rash/rotate site
- do not cut patch
- apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm