Quiz 2 Flashcards
branded generic of orthocept
apri
usual adult dose/freq orthcept
take 1 tab by mouth for 21 days, then 1 inactive tab for 7 days
orthocept indications and claim to fame
indication: oral contraceptive
Claim to fame: monophasics have fewer side effects from hormone fluctuations
branded generic of mircette
kariva
usal adult dose/freq mircette
take 1 tab po daily for 21 days, then 1 inactive tab for 2 days, then 1 tab for 5 days
mircette indications and claim to fame
indication: oral contraceptive
claim to fame: biphasics lessen headaches caused by drop in estrogen
branded generic of orth tri cyclen
tri sprintec
ortho tri cyclen usual dose/freq
take 1 tab (strength 1) po for 7 days, then 1 tab (strength 2) for 7 days then 1 inactive tab for 7 days.
ortho tri cyclen indications and claim to fame
indications: oral contraceptive and acne
claim to fame: triphasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
branded generic of loestrin fe 1/20
junel fe
junel fe usual dose/freq
take 1 tab by mouth for 21 days, then 1 fe tab for 7 days
branded generic of seasonale
quasense
usual dose freq seasonale
take 1 tab po daily for 84 days, then 1 inactive tab po daily for 7 days
seasonale indications/claim to fame
indication: oral contraceptive
claim to fame: reduces # of periods
branded generic of yaz
loryna
yaz usual adult dose/freq
take 1 tab po daily for 24 days, then 1 inactive tab daily for 4 days
yaz indications/claim to fame
indications: oral contraceptive, acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
claim to fame: only 4 inactive days shorter menstrual periods
yaz counseling tips
drospirenone lessens the water retention / weight gain side effects of estrogen
counseling tips for apri/kariva/tri-sprintec/junel fe/quasense
side effects: water retention, upset stomach/nausea, headache
miss a dose? : take as soon as possible or with the next days dose
products containing estrogens: inc cardio risk and not recommended for those that are 35+ yo, smoker, hx of stroke/blood clots
tips:
1. if OC not started on day 1 of menses - use additional form of contraceptive for 1st week
2. take same time each day for max effectiveness
3. amoxicillin and doxycycline may dec effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive
4. some anticonvulsants may dec effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or inc chance of seizures
xulane usual dose/freq
apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free
is xulane the brand or branded generic?
branded generic - no brand
xulane indication
contraception
xulane counseling tips
same side effects as OC - but more common
adhesive may cause skin rash/need to rotate sites
do not cut patch
apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm
nuvaring usual dose/freq
insert one ring into the vag on or before day 5 and leave in for 3 weeks , then remove on week 4 and sicard
nuvaring indication
contraception
nuvaring counseling tips
if it falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hrs
don’t remove for intercourse
stored in fridge in pharmacy - good at room temp X 4 mos
generic name of depo-provera
medroxyprogesterone acetate
common strength of depo provera
150 mg/ml
usual dose/freq of depo provera
150 mg deep IM injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 mos
indications and claim to fame for depo provera
indications: contraception
claim to fame: no pills to remember, no estrogen
counseling tips for depo provera
nervouness, administer at a physicians office, don’t use > 2 yrs due to bone loss, spotting or absent menses
generic for plan b one step
levonorgestrel
common strength for plan b one step
1.5 mg tab
usual dose/freq plan b
take 1 tab po as soon as possible within 72 hrs of unprotected sex
indication of plan b
emergency post coital contraception
common side effects/counseling tips of plan b
same SE as OC’s but more common, fatigue, no evidence of interaction with antibiotics, will not terminate an existing pregnancy (heavier you are the less likely it’ll work)
