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Generic Name : Desogestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol
Pronunciation : des-oh-JES-trel/ETH-in-il ess-trah-DYE-ole
Trade Name(s):
India- Crisanta Tab, Dear-21 Tab, Dinac 35 Tab, Ethinorm-E Tab, Femilon Tab, Frauline Tab, Ginette 35 Kit, Lusia F Tab, Lynoral Tab, Mixogen Inj, Mixogen Tab, Novelon Tab, Progynon-C Tab, Valest Tab. International- Apri , Desogen , Kariva , Cyclessa , Mircette . This medication is an oral contraceptive, prescribed for prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : It should be taken exactly as directed by your physician, every day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, epilepsy, migraine, diabetes, heart, kidney or liver disease, familial defects of lipoprotein metabolism. * It may increase the risk certain cancers, gallbladder disease in post menopausal women. * Large doses may increase heart risk, high blood pressure, risk of thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) especially in smokers and women over 35 years of age. * Bleeding or spotting may occur while taking this medication. Side Effects : Serious Effects- Inflammation of vein, blood clot formation within veins, blood clot in lungs, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, liver tumors. Genitourinary- Breast tenderness or enlargement, absence of menstrual cycle, inflammation of vagina, including fungal infection, vaginal spotting or breakthrough bleeding; missed menstrual period. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, change in weight or appetite (increase or decrease), abdominal pain, cramps and bloating. Central Nervous System- Migraine, headache, dizziness; nervousness; fainting, slurred speech, weakness, mood swings. Respiratory- Shortness of breath Skin- Rash, bruising. Hypersensitivity- Severe allergic reaction including hives, angioedema, and severe reactions with respiratory and circulatory symptoms, even resulting in death. Potentially Fatal: Breast, cervical or vaginal cancer may occur in people at risk for these cancers. *It may result in problems for contact lens users. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, store away from heat, moisture, and light. |
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