Birth Control
Birth Control

Side Effects and Drugs Interactions of Emergency Contraceptives Pills

Type of Drug

Sex hormones; emergency contraceptives; emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs).

How the Drug Works

The exact mechanism of action is not known. ECPs may prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering transport of sperm or eggs to prevent fertilization, or altering the uterine environment to prevent implantation should fertilization occur.

Uses

For the prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Use of the ECPs should begin as soon as possible, but within 72 hours of intercourse.

Precautions

Do not use in the following situations:

Prevent and Plan B allergy to the drug or any of its ingredients pregnancy, known or suspected vaginal bleeding, abnormal or undiagnosed Preven only - blood clots in the deep leg veins, current or history of blood clots in the lungs, current or history of breast cancer, history of breast cancer, known or suspected cardiovascular accidents, history of diabetes with vascular involvement headaches, severe (including migraine)

Use with caution in the following situations: diabetes headaches high blood premature heart disease, is chemic heavy smoking (more than 15 cigarettes/day) and more than 35 years of age high blood pressure, severe liver disease, active liver tumors major surgery with prolonged immobilization stroke, current or history of valvular heart disease with complications

Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy. The risk of use ill a pregnant woman clearly outweighs any possIble benefit.

Breastfeeding: Levonorgestrel and etinyl estradiol appear i.in breast milk. Consult your doctor before you begin breastfeeding.

Children: Safety and effectiveness have been established in a Women of reproductive age. Safety and effective Genesis are expected it to be the same for Post pubertal adolescents 16 years of age or you anger. Use of this product before the onset of first menstruation is not indicated.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or planning to take any over- the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements while taking emergency contraceptives. Doses of One or both drugs may need to be modified or a different drug may.need to be prescribed. The following drugs and drug classes interact with emergency contraceptives: barbiturates .(eg, phenobarbital) prirnidone (eg, Mysoline) carbamazeplne (eg, Tegretol) protease inhibitors hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) (eg, nelfinavir) griseofulvin (eg, Grisactin) selegiline (eg, Eldepryl) rifampin (eg, Rifadin)

Side Effects

Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Many emergency contraceptive users experience no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depend on many factors including dose, duration of therapy, and individual susceptibility.

Possible side effects include:

Digestive Tract: Nausea; vomiting; stomach pain or cramps.

Other: Headaches; dizziness; menstrual irregularities; breast tenderness; fatigue.

Guidelines for Use

Carefully read the patient package insert available with this product. Emergency contraceptives can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle. Take 1 (Plan B) or 2 (Preven) tablets as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. Take the second dose of 1 (Plan B) or 2 (Preven) tablets 12 hours after the first dose. If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of taking either dose of the medication, notify your doctor to discuss whether to repeat that dose and whether to take an antinausea medication before taking the dose again. Nausea occurs frequently. It is usually mild and stops within a few hours, but may continue for up to 1 or 2 days . Preven - The Preven emergency contraceptive kit contains a pregnancy test. This test can be used to verify an existing pregnancy resulting from intercourse that occurred earlier in the current menstrual cycle or the previous cycle. If a positive pregnancy test is obtained, contact your doctor and do not take the pills in the kit. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience sharp or crushing chest pain, coughing up blood, sudden shortness of breath, pain in a calf, heaviness in the chest, sudden severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, vision or speech disturbance, weakness, numbness in an arm or leg, sudden partial or complete loss of vision, or severe pain or tenderness in the stomach area. Emergency contraceptives are not to be used for ongoing pregnancy protection and should not be used as a woman's routine form of contraception. Taking more emergency contraceptive pills than prescribed does not further reduce the risk of pregnancy, but does increase the risk of nausea and vomiting. Emergency contraceptives do not protect against HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted diseases. A 3-week follow-up visit with your doctor or health care provider is recommended. Store at controlled room temperature (59 to 86°F).

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