How Nordette 28 Works ?

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Role of Nordette 28

Nordette 28 is an oral contraceptive or a birth control pill. It contains two active ingredients, levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol which are similar to the hormones estrogen and progestin. This drug works by preventing the process of ovulation or the release of eggs from the ovaries. It is also used to treat symptoms of menopause and regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle.

Nordette has also been reported to have the following beneficial effects: a reduction in iron-deficiency or anemia; a reduction in the risk of endometrial carcinoma (cancer); a reduction in the occurrence of ovarian cysts; a reduction in the incidence of primary dysmenorrhoea; a reduction in the occurrence of ovarian carcinoma (cancer) and a reduction in the incidence of benign breast lesions.

It is important to take Nordette 28 exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take the first pill on the first Sunday after your period begins, unless directed otherwise. Take one pill every day, after every 24 hours. By taking Nordette 28 at night, it may help reduce the symptoms of nausea or headaches. If you are on a 28-day cycle, take one pill every day.

The 28-day cycle also contains seven pills that are either placebos or iron supplements. These are meant to keep you on your regular menstrual cycle and are to be taken during your period. If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible, then take your next dose at your regular time. This means that you can take 2 doses in one day. If you miss more than 1 dose of Nordette 28 contact your doctor.

Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Nordette 28 and seek emergency medical attention:

- an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives
shortness of breath or pain in the chest
pain, redness, swelling, or numbness of an arm or leg
high blood pressure
severe headache,
flushing
blurred vision
yellowing of the skin or eyes
nausea
abdominal pain or discomfort
unusual bleeding or bruising
severe fatigue

Other less serious side effects include;

headaches
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
bleeding or
breast tenderness.

These side effects disappear or become less noticeable after 3 to 6 months.

The side effects listed below generally occur very rarely and are not considered serious;

depression
changes in weight or appetite
vaginal yeast infections
changes in your menstrual cycle
oily skin or acne
changes in your sex drive
lethargy or fatigue
bloating
changes in your skin color, or
changes in your blood sugar

Precautions

Avoid smoking when on Nordette as it significantly increases your risk for a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot formation. Also this drug does not protect you from STDs including HIV and AIDS.

Some drugs may decrease the effectiveness of Nordette 28, which can result in pregnancy. Use another form of birth control if you are on;

a penicillin antibiotic such as amoxicillin, ampicillin, bacampicillin, carbenicillin, cloxacillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, or penicillin
a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline
a barbiturate such as amobarbital, butabarbital, mephobarbital, secobarbital, or phenobarbital
rifampin
phenytoin
carbamazepine
orgriseofulvin
Also inform your doctor if you had or have suffered from any of the following conditions;

cancer
diabetes
headaches or migraines
high triglyceride levels
high blood pressure
had recent surgery or
allergies

Do not use this drug if you have a history of blood vessel problems in the brain or heart, heart valve problems, heart attacks, uncontrolled high blood pressure, a stroke, abnormal or undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, serious liver problems, blood clots, or blood disorders such as porphyria.