Pharm. Flashcards
Name an example of an oral contraceptive pill that is a combined, triphasic
Ethinyl estradiol/noregestimate
what is the trade name for ethinyl estradiol/noregestimate
Ortho Tricyclen Lo
What are the 2 indications for ethinyl estradiol/noregestimate
contraption and acne
what are the ADR’s of combined OCP’s
edema, wt. gain, bloating, GI disturbance, depression, amenorrhea, infertility, break-thru bleeding, breast tenderness/swelling/dx, worsening of menstrual migraines, thromboembolism
what are some DI’s to OCP’s
tobacco, transexamic acid (increases coagulation), some antivirals, abx
List an example of the combined, monophasic OCP
ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
what is the trade name for ethinyl estradiol/levonorestrel
Alesse
give an example fo the OCP that has progestin only and is monophasic
Norethindrone
what is the trade name for norethindrone
ortho micronor
what is norethindrone’s indication
contraceptive for lactating women especially
what is the main MOA of norethindrone
thickens cervical mucus (22 hrs duration)
how strict is one need to take norethindrone ?
same time every day, miss by 3 hrs may cause bleeding
ADR’s of norethrindrone
nausea, HA, abnl menstrual cycle, breast tenderness, ectopic pregnancy
what is an example of an injectable contraceptive (progestin only)
medroxyprogesterone
what is the trade name for medroxyprogesterone
depo provera
where is the injection given and how often for medroxyprogesterone?
deltoid or gluteal region q 3 months.
how long does it take after discontinuation of medroxyprogesterone for ovulation to occur
6-12 months, its the longest one
ADR’s of medroxyprogesterone
injection site rxn, wt gain* abd pain, amenorrhea, spotting, reduced libido, fatigue, anaphylaxis, decreased bone density
list an example of the intrauterine device, progestin only
levonorgestrel
whats the trade name for levonorgestrel the IUD
mirena
how often does levonorgestrel the IUD need to be replaced>
q 5yrs
list an example of the Menopause HT- transdermal patch
ethinyl estradiol patch aka Climara
What do u add to the estrogen patch if the patient has a uterus?
progestin (combo patch climara pro)
what are we using for urge incontinence?
oxybutynin a antispasmodic-antimuscarinic