What is LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL used for?

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL is a Hormone indicated for a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen.

How does LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL work?

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action COCs prevent pregnancy primarily by suppressing ovulation..

What are the most common side effects of LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL the same as its brand-name version?

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL is the generic name. The active ingredient is the same across any brand-name or generic versions approved by the FDA.

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Hormone

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action COCs prevent pregnancy primarily by suppressing ovulation.

Indications

a progestin

and ethinyl estradiol

an estrogen

indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. ( 1 )

Contraindications

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FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Vascular risks: Stop if a thrombotic or thromboembolic event occurs
Consider cardiovascular risk factors before initiating in all females, particularly those over 35 years
If feasible, stop Iclevia at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery or other surgeries known to have an elevated risk of thromboembolism
The risk of postpartum thromboembolism decreases after the third postpartum week, whereas the likelihood of ovulation increases after the third postpartum week

Known Side Effects

4 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

0.1-1%

Abdominal Pain

0.1-1%

Drug Not Working

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

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DailyMed FDA label search → LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL openFDA label JSON → LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL FAERS adverse-event reports → LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral