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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate)
Also Known as Tri-Cyclen Lo
Generic Equivalent - Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate)
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Description
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) is a combination oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy in women who desire oral contraceptives as their method of birth control.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo comes in a 28-day regimen pack of tablets.
Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol is the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo generic name.
Directions
Take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo as directed by your doctor. Carefully read the information that comes with your prescription. Direct any questions or concerns to your doctor or pharmacist.
Your doctor will determine an appropriate treatment regimen for you.
Ingredients
Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol are the active ingredients in Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.
Each white tablet (0.180 mg norgestimate/0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol) contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, and purified water
Each light blue tablet (0.215 mg norgestimate/0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol) contains the following inactive ingredients: FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, and purified water
Each dark blue tablet (0.250 mg norgestimate/0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol) contains the following inactive ingredients: FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, carnauba wax, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, and purified water
Each dark green tablet contains the following inert ingredients: FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, ferric oxide, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, talc and purified water
Contraindications
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo should not be used in women with:
- Blood clots or clotting disorders
- A history of blood clots or clotting disorders
- Cerebral vascular or coronary artery disease
- Valvular heart disease with complications
- Severe high blood pressure
- Diabetes with vascular involvement
- Headaches with focal neurological symptoms
- Surgery requiring prolonged immobilization
- Known, suspected, or a history of breast cancer
- Endometrial cancer or other estrogen-dependent cancer
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding that is not diagnosed
- Cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy or jaundice before Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo use
- Liver cancer or tumors
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- An allergy to the medication
Cautions
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo contains the following Boxed Warning:
- Smoking cigarettes while taking oral contraceptives increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects. The risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (at least 15 cigarettes a day), especially in women over 35 years old. Women who take oral contraceptives are advised not to smoke.
- Before you start taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, tell your doctor about:
- All the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Your allergies
- Your current health conditions and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Oral contraceptives can increase the risk of heart attack, especially in women who smoke or have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity.
- Oral contraceptives can increase the risk of blood clots, clotting disorders, stroke, and vascular disease.
- Oral contraceptives may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer.
- Oral contraceptives may increase the risk of liver tumors.
- Oral contraceptives may cause vision problems or vision loss.
- Oral contraceptives increase the risk of gallbladder surgery.
- Oral contraceptives can decrease glucose tolerance.
- Oral contraceptives can increase blood pressure, especially if patients are older or use the medication for long periods of time.
- Oral contraceptives can cause migraine or headaches that may become persistent or severe.
- Oral contraceptives can cause breakthrough bleeding, spotting, or abnormal menstrual periods.
- Ectopic pregnancy and intrauterine pregnancy can occur in contraceptive failures.
- Oral contraceptives can cause increased triglyceride levels in the blood, which are a certain type of fat.
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo should be stopped if a patient develops jaundice, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
- Oral contraceptives may cause fluid retention.
- Women who have experienced depression should use Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo cautiously. The medication should be stopped if serious depression occurs.
- Vision changes or changes in lens tolerance can occur.
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo does not prevent infection with HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods, weight changes, breast tenderness, and decreased tolerance to contact lenses are some Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo side effects. Other side effects can also occur. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
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Reference
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Manati, Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho, LLC; 2008.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 5501
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