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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. |
