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MEDLIST 2 - Female Contraception, anxiety, and muscle spasms Flashcards

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Ortho Tri-Cyclen,
Tri-Sprintec,
Tri-ViLibra
BRAND NAME FOR

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ethinyl estradiol/ Norgestimate

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ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate
Common strength

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Strengths:
- 0.035 mg / 0.18 mg
- 0.035 mg / 0.215 mg
- 0.035 mg / 0.25 mg

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ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate
Common frequency

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Frequency: one 1st phase tablet for 7 days, one 2nd phase tablet for 7 days, one 3rd phase tablet for 7 days, one inactive tablet for 7 days

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ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate
Indication and use

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Indications:
- Oral contraceptive
- acne

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ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate
Counseling tips and important info

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Tips:
- increases CV risk
- not recommended for those +35 years old, smoker, history of blood clot
- take at same time each day
- if OC is not started day 1 of menses, use other form for first week
- anti-convulsant can decreased effectiveness, increase seizures
- do not protect against STD
Side Effects: water retention, upset stomach, nausea, headache

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generic
Loestrin Fe,
Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe

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Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone/ Ferrous Fumarate

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Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone/ Ferrous Fumarate
COMMON STRENGTH

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0.02mg/1mg/
75mg

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Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone/ Ferrous Fumarate
COMMON FREQUENCY

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Take one active tablet daily for 21 days, then one iron tablet daily for 7 days

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Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone/ Ferrous Fumarate
Indication and use

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  • Oral Contraception
  • Acne

Claim to fame:
replaces iron lost during menses

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Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone/ Ferrous Fumarate
counseling tips

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Side effects for ALL estrogen/progestin medications:
* water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
* upset stomach/nausea
* headache
* ↑ cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI). Not recommended for those: +35 years old, smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots.

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Yaz,
Loryna, Jasmiel
Generic name

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ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone

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ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone
COMMON STRENGTH

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0.02mg/3mg

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ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone
COMMON FREQUENCY

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Active tablet daily for 24 days then one inactive tablet daily for 4 days

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ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone
INDICATION

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  • Oral Contraception
  • Acne
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder – really bad PMS (can have sever pain and cramping)

Claim to fame:
Only 4 inactive days = shorter menstrual periods

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ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone
counseling

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  • Drospirenone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen
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Xulane
Generic name

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ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin

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ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin
- Patch
common strength

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0.53mg/4.86mg

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ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin
- Patch
common frequency

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Apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free

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ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin
- Patch
indication

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  • Contraception
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ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin
- Patch
Counseling tips

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  • Same side effect profile as oral contraceptives but more common
  • Adhesive may cause skin rash/rotate sites
  • Do not cut patch
  • Apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, or upper arm
    Weight gain and water retension
    Can cause skin rash
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generic name
NuvaRing

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ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel

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ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel
common strength

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0.015 mg /0.12 mg /24 hours ER

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ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel
common frequency

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Insert one ring into vagina on or before day 5 of cycle and
leave in for 3 weeks, then remove on week 4 and discard

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ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel
indication

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  • Contraception
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ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel counseling tips
* If ring falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hrs – tendancy to fall out in some patients * Not acting as a barrier for intercouse * Don’t remove for intercourse * Ring is drug delivery device; Not a barrier
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Depo-Provera Generic name
medroxyprogesterone
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medroxyprogesterone Common strength
150mg/mL
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medroxyprogesterone Common frequency
150 mg deep intramuscular injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months
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medroxyprogesterone indication
* Contraception * Endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea Claim to fame: No estrogen
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medroxyprogesterone counseling tips
* Nervousness * Administration by healthcare professional * Don’t use >2 years due to potential bone loss * Spotting or absent menses may result
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Plan B One-Step, EContra One-Step Generic
levonorgestrel (OTC) brand name
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levonorgestrel (OTC) common strength
1.5mg
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levonorgestrel (OTC) common frequency
Take 1 tablet PO as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex
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levonorgestrel (OTC) indication
* Emergency post-coital contraception
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levonorgestrel (OTC) counseling
* Fatigue * -prevents implantation of pregnancy * No evidence of interaction with antibiotics * Will not terminate an existing pregnancy
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Klonopin generic name
Clonazepam (benzodiasapine)
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Clonazepam (benzodiasapine) common strength
0.5mg 1mg 2mg
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Clonazepam (benzodiasapine) common frequency
QD, BID, TID, QID
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Clonazepam (benzodiasapine) indication
* Panic disorder * Seizure disorders * Off label use: Anxiety
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Clonazepam (benzodiasapine) Counseling tips
* Drowsiness * Fatigue * Ataxia * Behavioral problems * No alcohol while taking med
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Xanax generic
Xanax Alprazolam (benzodiasapine)
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Alprazolam (benzodiasapine) common strenght
0.25mg 0.5mg 1mg 2mg
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Alprazolam (benzodiasapine) common frequency
BID, TID or PRN
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Alprazolam (benzodiasapine) indication
* Panic disorder * Anxiety
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Alprazolam (benzodiasapine) counseling tips
* Confusion * Drowsiness * Excessive drowsiness with alcohol – avoid * Do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely * No alcohol while taking med and use as needed
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Flexeril generic name
cyclobenzaprine
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cyclobenzaprine common strength
5mg 10mg
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cyclobenzaprine common frequency
QD, TID, or PRN
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cyclobenzaprine indication
* Muscle spasm
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cyclobenzaprine counseling tips
* Dry mouth (aka xerostomia) * Dizziness * Drowsiness

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