Female Contraception, Anxiety, and Muscle Spasms Flashcards
ethinyl estradiol/
norgestimate (class)
Contraceptives
ethinyl estradiol/
norgestimate (brand)
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,
Tri-Sprintec,
Tri-ViLibra
ethinyl estradiol/
norgestimate (common strengths)
0.035mg/0.18mg
0.035mg/0.215mg
0.035mg/0.25mg
ethinyl estradiol/
norgestimate (common frequency)
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
ethinyl estradiol/
norgestimate (indications)
- Oral Contraception
- Acne
Claim to fame:
tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
ethinyl estradiol/
norgestimate (counseling points)
Products containing ethinyl estradiol:
* ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years old, smoker,
or history of stroke/blood clots.
Oral Contraceptives (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 ↓ effectiveness of hormonal
contraceptives and/or ↑ increase chance of seizures - None of the medications on this list protect against HIV / AIDS / STDs
Oral Contraceptives (missed dose)
Miss a dose?
* Take as soon as possible or with next days’ dose; e.g., miss Monday, take 2 on Tuesday. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.
Oral Contraceptives (side effects)
- water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
- upset stomach/nausea
- headache
Oral Contraceptives (non-FDA uses)
Non-FDA uses may include:
* Regulation of menstrual cycle
* Lessen menstrual flow
* Reduce painful menses
ethinyl estradiol/
norethindrone/
ferrous fumarate (class)
contraceptives
ethinyl estradiol/
norethindrone/
ferrous fumarate (brand)
Loestrin Fe 1/20,
Junel Fe,
Microgestin Fe
ethinyl estradiol/
norethindrone/
ferrous fumarate
(common strengths)
0.02mg/1mg/
75mg
ethinyl estradiol/
norethindrone/
ferrous fumarate (common frequencies)
Take one active tablet
daily for 21 days, then
one iron tablet daily
for 7 days
ethinyl estradiol/
norethindrone/
ferrous fumarate (indications)
- Oral Contraception
- Acne
Claim to fame:
replaces iron lost
during menses
ethinyl estradiol/
norethindrone/
ferrous fumarate
(counseling points)
Products containing ethinyl estradiol:
* ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years old, smoker,
or history of stroke/blood clots.
ethinyl estradiol/
drospirenone
(drug class)
Contraceptive
ethinyl estradiol/
drospirenone (brand)
Yaz, Loryna,
Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/
drospirenone (common strengths)
0.02mg/3mg
ethinyl estradiol/
drospirenone (common frequncies)
Active tablet daily for 24 days then one inactive tablet daily for 4 days
ethinyl estradiol/
drospirenone (indication)
- Oral Contraception
- Acne
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Claim to fame:
Only 4 inactive days = shorter
menstrual periods
ethinyl estradiol/
drospirenone (counseling points)
- Drospirenone lessens the water
retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen
ethinyl estradiol/
norelgestromin (drug class)
contraceptive
ethinyl estradiol/
norelgestromin (brand)
Xulane
ethinyl estradiol/
norelgestromin (common strengths)
0.53mg/4.86mg