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Generic for: Desogen
ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
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Generic for: Mircette
ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
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Generic for: Seasonale
ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
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Generic for: Loestrin Fe 1/20
ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
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Generic for: Ortho Tri-Cyclen
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
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Generic for: Yasmin
ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
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Generic for: Yaz
ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
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Generic for: Ortho Evra
ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
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Generic for: NuvaRing
- ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
- (refrigerate until dispensed)
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Generic for: Plan B
Levonorgestrel
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Generic for: Viagra
sildenafil
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Which two are not tablets, and what are they?
- Ortho Evra (ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin) - it is a Transdermal Patch
- NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) - Vaginal ring insert
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Branded Generic for: Desogen
Apri
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Branded Generic for: Mircette
Kariva
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Branded Generic for: Seasonale
Jolessa
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Branded Generic for: Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Tri-Sprintec
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Branded Generic for: Yasmin
Ocella
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Branded Generic for: Yaz
Gianvi
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Desogen/Apri/ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
1 tablet PO daily for 21 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Mircette/Kariva/ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
1 tablet PO daily for 21 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 2 days then 1 tablet for 5 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Seasonale/Jolessa/ee/levonorgestrel
1 tablet PO daily for 84 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Loestrin Fe 1/20(ee stradiol/norethindrone)
1 tablet PO daily for 21 days then 1 iron tablet for 7 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Ortho Tri-Cyclen/Tri-Sprintec/(ee/norgestimate)
1 tablet PO daily for 7 days then 1 tablet daily for 7 days then 1 tablet for 7 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Yasmin, Ocella, ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
1 tablet PO daily for 21 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Yaz, Gianvi, ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
1 tablet PO daily for 24 days then 1 inactive tablet daily for 4 days
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Ortho Evra, ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
Apply 1 patch each week for 3 weeks; week 4 is patch free
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: NuvaRing, ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
1 ring inserted into vagina on or before day 5 of cycle for 3 weeks, remove for 1 week. Repeat with new ring
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Plan B, Levonorgestrel
Take 1 tablet PO as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex, take 2nd tablet 12 hours after first dose
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Plan B One Step, Levonorgestrel
Take 1 tablet PO as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex
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Usual Adult Dose and Frequency for: Viagra, sildenafil
Take 1 tablet PO 30-60 minutes before sexual activity. No more than one tablet per day.
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Indications and claim to fame for: Desogen/Apri/ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
Contraception (monophasics have less side effects from hormone fluctuations)
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Indications and claim to fame for: Mircette/Kariva/ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
Contraception (lessens headaches caused by drop in estrogen)
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Indications and claim to fame for: Seasonale/Jolessa/ee/levonorgestrel
Contraception (reduces # of periods)
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Indications and claim to fame for: Loestrin Fe 1/20(ee stradiol/norethindrone)
- Contraception
- Acne
- (replaces iron lost during menses)
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Indications and claim to fame for: Ortho Tri-Cyclen/Tri-Sprintec/(ee/norgestimate)
- Contraception
- Acne
- (triphasics mimic natural menstrual cycle)
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Indications for: Yasmin, Ocella, ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone (also same for Yaz/Gianvi)
- Contraception
- For Yaz Only:
- Acne
- PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
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Indications for: Ortho Evra, ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
Contraception
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Indications for: NuvaRing, ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
Contraception
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Indications for: Plan B, Levonorgestrel (also for Plan B One-Step)
Emergency post-coital contraception
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Indications for: Viagra, sildenafil
Prevent erectile dysfunction
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Counseling tips for: Desogen/Apri/ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
- Side Effects:
- Water retention
- Nausea
- Headache
- Due to cardiovascular risk, not recommended if:
- over 35 years old
- smoker
- history of stroke or blood clots
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Counseling tips for: Mircette/Kariva/ethinyl estradiol / desogestrel
- Side Effects:
- Water retention
- Nausea
- Headache
- Due to cardiovascular risk, not recommended if:
- over 35 years old
- smoker
- history of stroke or blood clots
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Counseling tips for: Seasonale/Jolessa/ee/levonorgestrel
- Side Effects:
- Water retention
- Nausea
- Headache
- Due to cardiovascular risk, not recommended if:
- over 35 years old
- smoker
- history of stroke or blood clots
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Counseling tips for: Loestrin Fe 1/20(ee stradiol/norethindrone)
- Side Effects:
- Water retention
- Nausea
- Headache
- Due to cardiovascular risk, not recommended if:
- over 35 years old
- smoker
- history of stroke or blood clots
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Counseling tips for: Ortho Tri-Cyclen/Tri-Sprintec/(ee/norgestimate)
- Side Effects:
- Water retention
- Nausea
- Headache
- Due to cardiovascular risk, not recommended if:
- over 35 years old
- smoker
- history of stroke or blood clots
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Counseling tips for: Yasmin, Ocella, ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone (also same for Yaz/Gianvi)
- Same as Desogen
- Increase K+ Levels
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Counseling tips for: Ortho Evra, ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
- Same as Desogen
- Skin rash / rotate sides
- Do not cut patch
- Apply to butt, torso, stomach, upper arm
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Counseling tips for: NuvaRing, ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
- Same as Desogen
- If falls out; rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours
- Don't remove for intercourse
- Not a barrier device
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Counseling tips for: Plan B, Levonorgestrel (also for Plan B One-Step)
- GI distress
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
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Counseling tips for: Viagra, sildenafil
- Headache
- Flushing
- GI upset
- Report sudden loss of vision
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