Medication List #2 Flashcards
Norgestimate brand names
Ortho TriCyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra
Norgestimate Common Strengths
0.035mg/0.18mg, 0.035mg/0.215mg, 0.035mg/0.25mg
Norgestimate Common Frequency
First phase tablet - 7 days, Second phase tablet - 7 days, Third phase tablet -7 days, inactive tablet - 7days
Norgestimate use
Oral contraception, Acne
Norgestimate claim to fame
Tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
Side effects for all medications on this list
Water retention, nausea, headache
Non-FDA uses for birth control
Regulation of menstrual cycle, lessen menstrual flow, reduce painful menses
What to do if you miss a OC dose
Take asap or with next days dose, if you miss 2+ days refer to package directions
Products containing ethinyl estradiol cause
increased cardiovascular risk, not recommended for those 35+ years old, smokers, or history of stroke/blood clots
Oral Birth Control counseling tips
If OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional form of contraception for first week, take same time each day, anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness and increase chance of seizures
Norethindrone ferrous fumarate brand name
Loestrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
Norethindrone ferrous fumarate strength
0.02mg, 1mg, 75mg
Norethindrone ferrous fumarate frequency
1 tab daily for 21d, then 1 iron tab daily for 7 days
Norethindrone ferrous fumarate uses
Oral contraception, acne
Norethindrone ferrous fumarate claim to fame
Replaces iron lost during menses
Drospirenone brand name
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
Drospirenone strength
0.02mg, 3mg
Drospirenone frequency
One active tablet for 24 days then one inactive tablet for 4 days
Drospirenone use
Oral contraception, acne
Drospirenone claim to fame
shorter menstrual periods (2 inactive pills)
Drospirenone counseling tips
Lessens the water retention weight gain side effects of estrogen
Norelgestromin brand name
Xulane
Norelgestromin strength
0.53mg, 4.86mg