Female Contraception

Question 1

Tri-Sprintec (brand?)

Answer 1

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Question 1

Products containing estrogens (e.g. ethinyl estradiol)…

Answer 1

Increase cardiovascular risk (DVT; PE; MI) Are not recommended for patients: over 35 smokers history of stroke/blood clots

Question 1

Gianvi (brand?)

Answer 1

Yaz

Question 1

levonorgestrel (brand?)

Answer 1

Plan B (One-Step)

Question 2

medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand?)

Answer 2

Depo-Provera

Question 2

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) (counseling tips?)

Answer 2

nervousness administer in physician’s office don’t use >2 yrs due to bone loss amenorrhea or spotting

Question 3

Yaz

Gianvi (branded generic)

(indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 3

contraception

acne

PMDD

Shorter menstrual periods

Question 5

Non-FDA uses for all ‘regular’ oral contraceptives

Answer 5

regulate menstrual cycle lessen menstrual flow reduce painful menses acne treatment

Question 5

Ortho Evra (Directions? Counseling tips?)

Answer 5

One patch EACH week 1-3; off week 4 Side-effects more common than oral contraceptives Skin rash – rotate sites Do not cut patch Butt; upper torso; upper arm; stomach

Question 7

Ortho-Cept Apri (branded generic) (indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 7

only contraception monophasics - fewer side effects from hormone fluctuations

Question 7

Ortho-Cept (generic?)

Answer 7

Apri

Question 7

Mircette (generic?)

Answer 7

Kariva

Question 7

Seasonale (generic?)

Answer 7

Quasense

Question 8

Seasonale Quasense (branded generic) (indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 8

only contraception reduces # of periods (4 annually)

Question 9

Apri (brand?)

Answer 9

Ortho-Cept

Question 10

Yaz (generic?)

Answer 10

Gianvi

Question 11

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) (indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 11

contraception [endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea] No pills to remember No estrogen component

Question 13

Loestrin Fe 1/20 Junel Fe (branded generic) [Microgestin Fe; Gildess Fe] (indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 13

only contraception replaces iron lost during menses

Question 15

Depo-Provera (generic?)

Answer 15

medroxyprogesterone acetate

Question 15

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) (Dose? Directions?)

Answer 15

150 mg (1 mL) IM injection Gluteal or Deltoid muscle Every 3 months

Question 17

Common side effects for all ‘regular’ oral contraceptives

Answer 17

water retention (e.g. bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, contact lens fit) upset stomach / nausea headache

Question 18

Mircette Kariva (branded generic) (indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 18

only contraception biphasics - lessen headaches caused by drop in estrogen

Question 19

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (generic?)

Answer 19

Junel Fe [Microgestin Fe; Gildess Fe]

Question 20

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Tri-Sprintec (branded generic) (indications/use? claim to fame?)

Answer 20

contraception AND acne triphasics - mimic natural menstrual cycle

Question 21

Biphasics dosing regimen

Answer 21

1 tab daily for 21 days 1 INACTIVE daily for 2 days 1 tab daily for 5 days

Question 22

Plan B (One-Step) (generic?)

Answer 22

levonorgestrel

Question 23

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (generic?)

Answer 23

Tri-Sprintec

Question 25

NuvaRing (Directions? Counseling tips?)

Answer 25

Insert on or before day 5 of cycle; leave in for 3 weeks then remove for week 4 If it falls out, rinse with cool water and reinsert within 3 hours Leave in-place for sex Not a barrier device

Question 27

Quasense (brand?)

Answer 27

Seasonale

Question 28

Kariva (brand?)

Answer 28

Mircette

Question 29

Plan B (One-Step) levonorgestrel (dose? directions?)

Answer 29

1 ASAP within 72 hours of unprotected sex; take 2nd tab (if not One-Step) 12 hours after 1st dose 0.75 mg - Plan B (each tab) 1.5 mg - Plan B One-Step

Question 31

Counseling: "If you miss a dose..."

Answer 31

Take as soon as possible (or) with next day's dose; If you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions

Question 32

Junel Fe (brand?)

Answer 32

Loestrin Fe 1/20

Question 34

Additional Tips for oral contraceptives

Answer 34

If not started 1st day of menses, use add'l non-drug contraceptive for first week of therapy; Take same time each day for max efficacy; Doesn't protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs Amoxicillin & Doxycycline may decrease efficacy

Question 35

Yaz Gianvi (branded generic) (Counseling tips?)

Answer 35

Drospirenone lessens water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen