Basic Information On Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra is a hormonal patch used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It contains a combination of two hormones, ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and norelgestromin (progestin.) This patch has a three-pronged action; it prevents ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary), hampers travel of sperm to the ovary by thickening the cervical mucus, and changes the uterine lining to discourage implantation. It releases the hormones into the blood at an interval of twenty four hours. The patch when used properly has a failure rate of just 1%. Use of Ortho Evra does not protect you against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
Precautions / Side Effects For Ortho Evra
Before you buy Ortho Evra, tell your doctor if you are allergic to the ingredients of the patch or other estrogens or progestin. In order to avoid adverse drug interactions, your doctor should be made aware of all the medications that you are currently taking. The patch is not recommended for use in women with an established or suspected history of breast cancer, a blood clot in legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism),abnormal liver tests, history or probability of estrogen-dependent tumors, and undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. If you are pregnant or suspect a pregnancy, do not use the patch. The drug might cause harm to the nursing baby, hence it should be avoided unless necessarily indicated.
Some common adverse reactions to the patch include vomiting, nausea, headache, skin rash, fluid retention, vaginal irritation, acne, and menstrual cramps. Ortho Evra can cause some serious side effects like lumps in the breast, dark urine, jaundice, or high levels of fatigue. In case of any of these, contact the doctor. Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin might increase the chances of heart trouble in women who are over 35 and smoke heavily. The patch is usually not recommended in women who weigh more than 197 lbs.
Ortho Evra Dosage
Ortho Evra patch is available in strengths of 150 mcg norelgestromin and 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol. The patch should follow a 28 day routine, where you apply one new patch every week for three weeks and then have a patch-free week. You can either start the routine on the first day of your menstrual cycle or on a Sunday, for ease of remembering. Start the next patch cycle after 28 days.
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