Review the side-effects of Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Apri , Desogen , Kariva , Cyclessa , Mircette .
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
It may result in problems for contact lens users.Drug Name : Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol(Apri ) generic is an oral contraceptive, prescribed for prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.Trade Names for Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
India :
Intimacy Plus 2 |
Femilon |
Novelon |
Elogen |
Intimacy Plus 2 |
Femilon |
Novelon |
Intimacy Plus 3 |
Elogen
International :
Apri , Desogen , Kariva , Cyclessa , Mircette .
