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Ortho Evra |
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- Description - |
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Ortho Evra is a contraceptive skin patch. It contains estrogenand progestin, the samehormones found in many birth control pills. Fertility depends onregular fluctuations inthe levels of these hormones. Contraceptives such as Ortho Evrareduce fertility byeliminating the fluctuations. Once applied to the skin, the OrthoEvra patch releases asteady supply of estrogen and progestin through the skin and intothe bloodstream. |
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Acne,appetite changes,bladder infection,bleeding in spots during a menstrual period,bloating,blood clots,breast tenderness or enlargement,cataracts,chest pain,contact lens discomfort,decreased flow of milk when used immediately after birth,depression,difficulty breathing,dizziness,fluid retention,gallbladder disease,growth of hair on the face or back,growth of hair on the chest or stomach,hair loss,headache,heart attack,high blood pressure,inflammation of the large intestine,joint pain,kidney trouble,lack of menstrual periods,leg pain,liver tumors,lumps in the breast,menstrual pattern changes,migraine,muscle pain,nausea,nervousness,pancreatitis,premenstrual syndrome (PMS),reduced tolerance to carbohydrates,secretion of breast milk,sex drive changes,skin infection,skin rash or discoloration,stomach cramps or pain,stroke,swelling,temporary infertility,unexplained bleeding in the vagina,vaginal discharge,vaginal infections (and/or burning and itching),visual disturbances,vomiting,weight g |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Antibiotics such as ampicillin and rifampin
Anticonvulsants such as Dilantin, Felbatol, Tegretol, Trileptal,and Topamax
Aspirin
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Barbiturates (phenobarbital, Seconal)
Clofibrate (Questran)
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Diabetes drugs such as (Glucotrol)
Folic acid
Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grisactin)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Morphine (MS Contin)
Phenylbutazone (Butazolidin)
Prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred)
Protease inhibitors (HIV drugs such as Crixivan and Viracept)
St. John's Wort
Temazepam (Restoril)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-bid)
Vitamin C
Remember, too, that hormonal contraceptives may affect tests forblood sugar levels andthyroid function and may cause an increase in blood triglyceridelevels.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical |
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Route 202, PO Box 600 |
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Raritan, NJ 08869-0602 |
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USA |
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