Postcoital Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
What is morning after contraception?
A
contraception with estrogens or in combo with progestins that is effective 72 hours postcoital.
2
Q
Common side effects of morning after contraception?
A
HA, dizziness, breast tenderness, ab and leg cramps, and N/V
3
Q
What is often given with morning after contraception to reduce N/V symptoms?
A
Antiemetics
4
Q
What is mifepristone?
A
a progesterone antagonist that serves as a post-coital contraceptive and is often combined with misoprostol,
5
Q
What is misoprostol (MU486)?
A
a prostaglandin with potent oxytocic action that is used as an abortifacient, usually given with milfepristone.
6
Q
What are the morning after contraceptives?
A
Conjugated estrogens, ethinyl estradiol, diethylstilbestrol, mifeprostone + misoprostol, norgestrel, norgestrel + ethinyl estradiol (Ovral, Preven)
