Med List #2- Female Contraception, Anxiety, & Muscle Spasms Flashcards
Generic for:
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec
ee/ norgestimate
Common strengths:
ee/norgestimate
0.035/0.18 mg
0.035/ 0.215 mg
0.035/ 0.25 mg
Common frequency:
ee/norgestimate
1 tablet daily for the first 3 phases, then 1 inactive tab for 7 days
Indications:
ee/norgestimate
oral contraception
acne
mimic natural menstrual cycle
side effects for all
water retention (bloating, breast tenderness, weight gain)
upset stomach
headache
Non-FDA uses of birth control
regulation of menstrual cycle
lessen menstrual flow
reduce painful menses
Miss a dose?
take asap or with next days dose
miss 2+ then refer to package
warning for those containing ethinyl estradiol
increased cardiovascular risk:
not recommended for:
-35+ yo
-smokers
-history of stroke/blood clots
Overall tips:
- if OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional form for 1st week
- take at same time each day to increase effectiveness
- some anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness or increase chance of seizures
- non of these protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs
Generic for:
Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe
ee/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate
common strengths:
ee/norethindrone/ff
0.02 mg/1mg/75mg
common frequency:
ee/norethindrone/ff
take 1 active tab for 21 days, then take 1 Fe tablet for 7 days
Indications:
ee/norethindrone/ff
oral contraception
acne
replaces lost iron
Generic for:
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
ee/drosperinone
common strengths:
ee/drosperinone
0.02/3 mg
common frequency:
ee/drosperinone
active tablet for 24 days then inactive tablet for 4 days
Indications:
ee/drosperinone
oral contraception
acne
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
shorter menstrual periods
counseling tips:
ee/drosperinone
drosperinone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen
Generic for;
Xulane
ee/norelgestimin
common strengths:
ee/norelgestromin
0.53/4.86 mg