Contraceptives Ovral
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Ovral
Active Ingredients:
- norgestrel - ethinyl estradiol
How does the medication work?
Generic Lo/Ovral contains a combination of female sex hormones estrogen (Ethinyl
estradiol) and perogestin (Norgestrel). Primary contraceptive effect is associated with ovulation suppression through the inhibiting the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormones. The medication also increases the viscosity of the cervical mucous and modifies endomethrium (reduces the possibility of implantation).
Why is Ovral prescribed?
Generic Lo/Ovral is prescribed for prevention of undesirable pregnancy
When Ovral should not be taken?
- Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
- A blood clotting disorder
- Chest pain
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Migraines headaches
- Diabetes
- An irregular heart rhythm arrhythmia
- Problems with your heart valves
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
- High cholesterol
- Gallbladder disease
- Depression
- A history of heart attack or stroke
- Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
- Cancer
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Make sure to consult your doctor:
- if you smoke
- if you drink alcoholic beverages
- if you are over 40 years of age
- if you are upcoming
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
- Breakthrough bleeding and spotting between periods
- Nausea and vomiting
- Intolerance of contact lenses
- Breast tenderness and swelling
- Melasma
- Headaches
- Acne
- Bloating
- Changes in sex drive
Other Ovral side effects may include: high cholesterol, migraine, sings of liver damage, signs of stroke, vaginal bleedings, sings of thrombosis in the legs, chest pain, sudden vision loss, sings of allergic reactions (hives, urticaria, angioedema).
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible Ovral 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 Ovral?
- Blood thinners (anticoagulants)
- Antibiotics
- Barbiturates
- Adrenal function suppressors (Cytadren)
- Immune suppressors (cyclosporine)
- Corticosteroids (dexamethasone)
- Sleeping condition treatment (modafinil)
- Seizure medications
- Parkinson's disease treatment (Selegeline)
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Beta blockers
- Inductors of liver's metabolism
- Oral diabetes drugs, insulin
- Dopamine receptor stimulants (bromocriptine)
- Hepatotoxic medications especially with dantrolene (muscle relaxant)
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 Ovral 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 Ovral contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
