Medication List #2 (Female Contraception, Anxiety, and Muscle Spasms) Flashcards
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate brand name
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate brand name
Tri-Sprintec
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate brand name
Tri-ViLibra
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate common strengths
0.035mg/0.18 mg, 0.035 mg/0.215 mg, 0.035 mg/0.25 mg
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate common frequency
1 first phase tablet daily for 7 days, 1 second phase tablet daily for 7 days, 1 third phase tablet daily for 7 days, 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate indications/uses
-oral contraception
-acne
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate claim to fame
tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate brand name
Loestrin Fe 1/20
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate brand name
Junel Fe
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate brand name
Microgestin Fe
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate common strength
0.02 mg/1 mg/75 mg
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate common frequency
Take 1 active tablet daily for 21 days then 1 iron tablet daily for 7 days
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate indications/uses
-oral contraception
-acne
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate claim to fame
replaces iron lost during menses
female contraception side effects
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach/nausea
-headache
female contraception non-FDA uses
-regulation of menstrual cycle
-lessen menstrual flow
-reduce painful menses
What do you do if you miss a dose of your birth control?
Take as soon as possible or with next day’s dose (i.e., miss Monday, take 2 on Tuesday). If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.
side effects for products containing ethinyl estradiol
increased cardiovascular risk (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction); not recommended for those older than 35 years old, smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots
female contraception tips
-if OC not started day 1 of menses, use additional non-drug form of contraception first week of therapy
-take at same time each day for maximum effectiveness
-some anti-convulsants (i.e., divalproex, lamotrigine) may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or increase chance of seizures
-none of medications on list protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone brand name
Yaz
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone brand name
Loryna
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone brand name
Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone common strength
0.02 mg/3 mg
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone common frequency
1 active tablet daily for 24 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 4 days
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone indications/uses
-oral contraception
-acne
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone claim to fame
only 4 inactive days = shorter menstrual periods