Contraceptives Alesse
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Alesse
Active Ingredients:
- Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
How does the medication work?
Generic Alesse contains a combination of female sex hormones estrogens (Ethinylestradiol) and progestins (Levonorgestrel) Birth control effect is related to inhibiting the release of gonadotropic hormones luteinizing and follicle- stimulating hormones. By inhibiting the release of hormones the medication suppresses ovulation. Alesse also modifies the viscosity of the uterine mucous lining making the movement of spermatozoons difficult. The medication also modifies endomethrium making implantation of a fertilized ovule nearly impossible.
Why is Generic Alesse prescribed?
Prevention of undesirable pregnancy (hormonal contraception)
When Generic Alesse should not be taken?
- Reactions of hypersensitivity to any of the drug's ingredients
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Women after 45 years of age
- Herpes infection
- Severe itching in pregnant women
- Otosclerosis
- Idiopathic jaundice in pregnant women
- Molar pregnancy
- Migraine
- Chronic hemolytic anemia
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown origin
- Cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart diseases, angina, high blood pressure
- Diseases of the hormonal system
- Cholecystitis
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Thromboembolia or predisposition to thromboembolia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Liver tumor
- Familial hyperlipidemia forms
- Severe liver diseases
The medication should be used with caution in:
Diseases of the liver or gall bladder diseases
- Epilepsy
- Depression
- Ulcerous colitis
- Mastopathy
- Tuberculosis
- Kidney diseases
- Diabetes
- Varicose veins diseases
- Phlebitis
- Multiply sclerosis
- Uterine fibroid
- Rheumatic chorea
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
- Breast tenderness and swelling
- Headaches
- Acne
- Breakthrough bleeding and spotting between periods
- Nausea and vomiting
- Intolerance of contact lenses
- Bloating
- Changes in sex drive
Other Alesse side effects include: signs of strokes, sings of liver damage, heavy vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, migraines, breast lumps, sings of thrombosis of the legs, chest pain, sudden vision loss.
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible generic Alesse side effects. If you notice other adverse effects caused by the preparation inform your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible drug to drug interactions associated with Generic Alesse ?
- Certain Antibiotics
- Barbiturates
- Antibiotics
- Adrenal function suppressors (Cytadren)
- Immune suppressors (cyclosporine)
- Corticosteroids (dexamethasone)
- Seizures medications
- Protease inhibitors
- Parkinson's disease treatment (sellegillin)
- Xantines (theophylline)
- Antiemetics (aprepitant)
- Herbals (St.John's wort)
- Other (modafinil)
Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the above mentioned medicines or other preparations including herbals, vitamins and food supplements as they may change the effectiveness or increase the risk of generic Alesse side effects.
Additional drug information
The medicines should be kept out of reach and sight of children. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid off-label use of the medication. If you are unsure about anything related to generic Alesse contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
