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brand for ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
Tri-Sprintec, Tri-libra, ortho tri-cyclen
generic for tri-sprintec, tri-libra, ortho tri-cyclen
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate common strengths
0.035mg/.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 mimics the natural menstrual cycle
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate counseling
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 Monday, take 2 on Tuesday. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.
Products containing ethinyl estradiol:
- ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years 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 ↓ effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or ↑ increase chance of seizures
- None of the medications on this list protect against HIV / AIDS / STDs
brand for ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
Loestrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
generic for Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate common strength
0.02mg/1mg/75mg
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate common frequency
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 fam, replaces the iron lost during the menses
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate counseling
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 Monday, take 2 on Tuesday. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.
Products containing ethinyl estradiol:
- ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years 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 ↓ effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or ↑ increase chance of seizures
- None of the medications on this list protect against HIV / AIDS / STDs
brand for ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
Yaz, Jasmiel, Loryna
generic for Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone common frequency
Active tablet daily for 24 days then one inactive tablet daily for 4 days
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone common strength
0.02mg/3mg
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone indications
-oral contraception
- acne
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder
* claim to fame is a 4 day cycle
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone counseling
-Drospirenone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen
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 Monday, take 2 on Tuesday. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.
Products containing ethinyl estradiol:
- ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years 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 ↓ effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or ↑ increase chance of seizures
- None of the medications on this list protect against HIV / AIDS / STDs
brand for ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
Xulane
generic for Xulane
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin common strength
0.53 mg/4.86mg
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin common frequency
Apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin indications
- contraception
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin counseling
-Same side effect profile as oral contraceptives but more common
- Adhesive may cause skin rash/rotate sites
- Do not cut patch
- Apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm
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 Monday, take 2 on Tuesday. If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.
Products containing ethinyl estradiol:
- ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years 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 ↓ effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or ↑ increase chance of seizures
- None of the medications on this list protect against HIV / AIDS / STDs