List #2- Female Contraception, Anxiety, and Muscle Spasms Flashcards
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 (Frequency)
1 first phase tab x7d
1 second phase tab x7d
1 third phase tab x7d
1 inactive tab x7d
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate (use) (claim to fame)
- oral contraception
- acne
non FDA: - regulation of menstrual cycle
- lessen menstrual flow
- reduce painful menses
tri-phasics mimic the natural menstrual cycle
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate (counseling)
- water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
- upset stomach/ nausea
- headache
miss a dose?
- take ASAP or with next days’ dose
- increased cardiovascular risk
- not recommended for 35+, smokers, or history of stroke/ blood clots
- if not started day 1 on menses, use non-drug contraception for week 1 of therapy
- take same time each day for max effectiveness
- some anti-convulsants (divalproex, lamotrigine) decrease effectiveness and increase chance of seizures.
- do not protect against HIV, AIDS, or STDs
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate (brand)
Loestrin Fe 1/20
Junel Fe
Microgestin Fe
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate (strengths)
0.02mg/1mg/75mg
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate (frequency)
take one active tab qd x21, then one iron tab qd x7
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate (use) (claim to fame)
- oral contraception
- acne
replaces iron lost during menses
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate (counseling)
- water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
- upset stomach/ nausea
- headache
miss a dose?
- take ASAP or with next days’ dose
- increased cardiovascular risk
- not recommended for 35+, smokers, or history of stroke/ blood clots
- if not started day 1 on menses, use non-drug contraception for week 1 of therapy
- take same time each day for max effectiveness
- some anti-convulsants (divalproex, lamotrigine) decrease effectiveness and increase chance of seizures.
- do not protect against HIV, AIDS, or STDs
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (brand)
Yaz
Loryna
Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (strengths)
0.02mg/3mg
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (frequency)
active tablet qd x24, then inactive tab qd x4
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (use)
- oral contraception
- acne
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (counseling) claim to fame
- Drospirenone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen
Only 4 inactive days = shorter menstrual periods
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin (brand)
Xulane
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin (strengths)
0.53mg/4.86mg
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin (frequency)
Apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks; week 4 is patch free
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin (use)
contraception
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin (counseling)
- more common side effects
-adhesive may cause skin rash/ rotate sites - do not cut patch
- apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm