Medication List 2: Contraception, Anxiety, Muscle Spasms Flashcards
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate: brands
ortho tri-cylcen, 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 7d, then one second phase tablet daily for 7d, then one third phase tablet daily for 7d, then one inactive tablet daily for 7d
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate: indications/use
-oral contraception
-acne
-CLAIM TO FAME: tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate: brands
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 frequency
take one active tablet for 21 days, then one iron tablet daily for 7 days
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate: indications/use
-oral contraception
-acne
-CLAIM TO FAME: replaces iron lost during menses
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone: brands
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone: common strengths
0.02mg/3mg
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone: common frequency
active tablet for 24 days then once inactive tablet daily for 4 days
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone: indications/use
-oral contraception
-acne
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder
-CLAIM TO FAME: only 4 inactive days = shorter menstrual periods
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone: counseling tips and important info
drospirenone lessens the water retention and weight gain side effects of estrogen
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin: brands
Xulane
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin: common strengths
0.53mg/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/use
contraception
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin: counseling tips and important info
-same side effects as OC but more common
-adhesive may cause rash - rotate sites
-do not cut patch
-apply to: butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel: brands
NuvaRing
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel: common strengths
0.015mg/0.12mg/24 hours ER