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Paragard IUD

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    Description

    Paragard is a copper-containing intrauterine device (IUD) used to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.

    Fact Table

    Formula

    Cu (elemental copper)

    License

    US FDA

    Bioavailability

    Localized (intrauterine)

    Legal status

    Prescription only (Rx)

    Chemical Name

    Copper (as wire wound on plastic frame)

    Elimination half-life

    Not systemically absorbed

    Dosage (Strength)

    380 mm² surface area of copper

    Pregnancy

    Contraindicated if pregnant

    Brands

    Paragard

    Protein binding

    Not applicable

    PubChem CID

    23978 (Copper)

    MedlinePlus

    a607021

    ChEBI

    CHEBI:28694

    ATC code

    G02BA03

    DrugBank

    DB14596

    KEGG

    D00214

    Routes of administration

    Intrauterine (IUD)

    Directions

    A trained healthcare provider will insert Paragard. Tell your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

    Ingredients

    Paragard contains copper.

    The components of Paragard are not made with natural rubber latex.

    Contraindications

    Patients should not use Paragard if they:

    • Are pregnant or think they are pregnant
    • Have uterine abnormalities that distort the uterine cavity
    • Have acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
    • Have postpartum endometritis or infected abortion within the last 3 months
    • Have or think they have uterine or cervical cancer
    • Have uterine bleeding without an explained cause
    • Have untreated acute cervicitis, vaginitis, or lower genital tract infections
    • Have an increased susceptibility to pelvic infection
    • Have Wilson’s disease
    • Have an intrauterine device that has not been taken out
    • Are allergic to copper or any other component of Paragard

    Cautions

    • Before you start using Paragard, tell your doctor:
      • About all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take
      • About your allergies
      • About your current health conditions and past medical history
      • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
    • If you become pregnant, Paragard should be removed. There are risks of spontaneous abortion, septic abortion, premature delivery, sepsis, septic shock, or death if pregnancy occurs with Paragard in place.
    • Infections, including sepsis, can occur after insertion of Paragard.
    • Your risk of PID and endometritis should be considered before Paragard is inserted.
    • Uterine perforation can occur which can interfere with how Paragard works. It may also require surgery.
    • Paragard may become embedded in the myometrium, which can make removal difficult. Surgical removal may be needed.
    • Paragard may be partially or completely dislodged and may go unnoticed, which can prevent it from working properly.
    • Changes in menstruation can occur.
    • Paragard can be safely scanned with MRI if certain conditions are met. Tell your doctor that you have Paragard IUD before undergoing any procedures or diagnostic tests.

    Side Effects

    Anemia, back ache, menstrual changes, expulsion, pain and cramping, and vaginal inflammation are possible Paragard IUD side effects. However, these are not the only side effects that can occur. Call your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.

    Reference

    Paragard. Trumbull, CT: CooperSurgical, Inc.; 2020.



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