How Triphasil works?
The role
of Triphasil
Triphasil is an oral contraceptive/birth
control pill used in the prevention
of pregnancy. It can also be used
to regulate menstrual cycles and to
treat acne as well. This medication
is additionally prescribed for emergency
contraception (‘morning after’
pill). It is vital that you always
use this drug as prescribed by your
doctor. Triphasil acts primarily by
hindering the ovulation process.
This drug is made up of a combination
of estrogen and progesterone hormones
known as Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel
respectively. These two active ingredients
prevent ovulation by thickening the
cervical mucus, making it harder for
sperm to enter the uterus, and prevents
any ova or egg from attaching itself
to the uterine wall.
It is important that you inform your
doctor about any diseases, medical
conditions or abnormalities that you
may have had or are currently facing
before using Triphasil. This drug
is to be taken orally with water and
after food consumption so that you
do not suffer from a stomach upset.
Triphasil should be taken every twenty
four hours. In case you miss out on
a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
This means that you can have two doses
in one day. However, if the elapsed
time since taking the last dose is
more than 72 hours, you are advised
to discontinue the prescription, speak
to your physician.
Side
Effects of Triphasil
There are some mild side effects that
are associated with Triphasil which
include;
- lightheadedness,
- dizziness,
- headaches,
- bloating,
- stomach upset, or
- nausea
If you experience the following severe
side effects contact your doctor immediately;
- groin or calf pain,
- severe depression,
- sudden severe headaches,
- chest pain,
- lumps in the breast,
- weakness or tingling in the arms
or legs,
- shortness of breath,
- yellowing of the eyes or skin,
- swelling of the hands, feet or ankles,
- rapid weight gain, or
- vision or speech problems
Precautions
while using Triphasil
It is imperative that you discuss
your entire medical history with your
doctor before taking Triphasil. Inform
you doctor if you have had or are
suffering from any of the following;
- seizures,
- asthma,
- kidney disease,
- history of jaundice or liver disease
- high blood pressure during pregnancy,
- diabetes,
- heart attack,
- high blood pressure,
- excessive weight gain,
- fluid retention during menstrual
cycle,
- blood clots,
- migraine headaches,
- stroke,
- breast cancer,
- high blood level of cholesterol
or
- depression
It should be noted that take Triphasil
may cause a patchy darkening of the
skin. This condition is made worse
by exposure to the sun, therefore
it is important that you wear protective
clothing and sunscreen when you go
outside.
Do not take Triphasil if you are
pregnant or are breastfeeding. This
medication is excreted in breast milk
and may be harmful to an infant. Also
it is very important that you do not
smoke while using this prescription.
Doing so may increase your risk for
heart problems such as strokes, high
blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder
disease, vision problems, or liver
tumors.
If you wear contact lenses, you may
experience vision problems or develop
a lower tolerance for your lenses
while on this drug. Also if you are
having any type of surgery, it is
important that your surgeon know you
are using this medication. |
