Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is an emergency birth control pill. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. However, it should not be used as regular contraception. It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary or by preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It comes as a single dose and can be taken with or without food. Taking this single dose of Levonorgestrel can provide effective results if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal bloating, muscle pain, tiredness and irregular period for the next cycle. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, check if you are not pregnant already or it is being more than 5 days you miss your period or its already 72 hours of unprotected sex. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is generally advisable to perform pregnancy test after 5 days of medicine usage, to make sure medicine works properly. Levonorgestrel is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.

• Emergency contraception

Levonorgestrel, a nortestosterone derivative, is an active isomer of norgestrel. It is a potent inhibitor of ovulation and has androgenic activity.

Adult Dose: Oral Emergency contraception Adult: 1.5 mg as soon as possible or within 72 hr of coitus. Alternatively, 750 mcg as soon as possible or within 72 hr of coitus followed by a 2nd dose 12 hr later. Most effective if taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse Menopausal hormone replacement therapy Adult: As progestogenic component: 75-250 mcg for 10-12 days of a 28-day cycle. Contraception Adult: Monotherapy: 30 or 37.5 mcg daily.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levonorgestrel may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common: • Anxiety • Bloating • Depression • Edema (swelling) • Irritation • Muscle pain

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Levonorgestrel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Levonorgestrel is a single tablet and you only have to take 1 dose for it to work. Take it as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking this medicine. It is not as effective as regular methods of contraception and should be used only as an emergency measure. Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Levonorgestrel as there is a 5-10% chance that it may not have worked.

Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease; liver adenoma, porphyria; after recent evacuation of hydatidiform mole; history of breast cancer; hepatic impairment.

Reduced efficacy with enzyme-inducing drugs; aminoglutethimide. May inhibit ciclosporin metabolism.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levonorgestrel. Please consult your doctor.

[UNSAFE] Levonorgestrel is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levonorgestrel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Nonhormonal contraceptives is preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Levonorgestrel in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Levonorgestrel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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