Monograph Details
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Ob/Gyn
> Contraception
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PREVEN |
| Manufacturer |
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Gynetics, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Emergency contraceptive kit. |
| Generic Name |
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Levonorgestrel 0.25mg, ethinyl estradiol 50micrograms (4 tabs); and 1 urine hCG test. |
| Indications |
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Prevention of pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Not for use as regular contraceptive. |
| Children |
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Not applicable. |
| Adults |
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Rule out pregnancy first using enclosed test. Take 2 tabs as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse, then 2 tabs 12 hours after first dose. |
| Contraindications |
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See literature. Known or suspected pregnancy. |
| Precautions |
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See literature. Ectopic pregnancy. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, vomiting, menstrual irregularities, breast tenderness, headache, abdominal pain/cramps, dizziness. |
| How Supplied |
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Kit (w. patient information)—1 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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