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Buy Ortho-Evra Online
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Ortho-Evra
Ortha EVRA, © Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical ORTHO
EVRA is the first birth control patch approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). ORTHO EVRA is an easy-to-use, safe and effective new
birth control option for women. It is the first weekly form of birth control
that's as effective as the Pill. ORTHO EVRA is more than 99 percent effective
when used correctly. Because ORTHO EVRA is a small, thin and smooth patch,
you can easily wear it under your clothes.
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Ortho-Evra Information
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How Taken
Norelgestromin is a progestin and ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen. Estrogen
and progestin are two female sex hormones. Norelgestromin and ethinyl
estradiol contraceptive patch works by preventing the release of eggs
from the ovaries (ovulation) and changing the cervical mucus and the lining
of the uterus. The contraceptive patch is a very effective method of birth
control, but it does not prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases.
Warnings/Precautions
If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are using norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive
patch. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogens,
progestins, or any other medications. Tell your doctor and pharmacist
what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional
supplements you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetaminophen
(APAP, Tylenol); antibiotics; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as
warfarin (Coumadin); atorvastatin (Lipitor); clofibrate (Atromid-S); cyclosporine
(Neoral, Sandimmune); griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin); HIV
protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir);
medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital
(Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and topiramate (Topamax); morphine
(Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, others); oral steroids such as dexamethasone
(Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisone (Deltasone),
and prednisolone (Prelone); phenylbutazone; rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin
(Rifadin, Rimactane); temazepam (Restoril); theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur);
and thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid).
Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor
you carefully for side effects. Tell your doctor what herbal products
you are taking, especially products containing St. John's wort. Tell your
doctor if you have or have ever had breast lumps or cancer; endometrial
cancer; high blood pressure; high blood cholesterol and fats; diabetes
(high blood sugar); asthma; stroke; blood clots; toxemia (high blood pressure
during pregnancy); heart attack; epilepsy (seizures); migraine headaches;
depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, or kidney disease; jaundice (yellowing
of the skin or eyes); vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods; and
excessive weight gain and fluid retention (bloating) during the menstrual
cycle. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using norelgestromin
and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch, call your doctor immediately.
Missed Dose
If you forget to change your patch at the start of any patch cycle (Week
1, Day 1), you may not be protected from pregnancy. Apply the first patch
of the new cycle as soon as you remember. There is now a new Patch Change
Day and a new Day 1. Use a backup method of birth control for one week.
Possible Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with Ortho Evra include: stomach
cramps or bloating diarrhea constipation gingivitis (swelling of the gum
tissue) weight gain or weight loss brown or black skin patches acne reaction
at the application site upset stomach vomiting swelling of the hands,
feet, or lower legs (fluid retention) hair growth in unusual places bleeding
or spotting between menstrual periods changes in menstrual flow painful
or missed periods breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge difficulty
wearing contact lenses
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Keep Ortho Evra in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies,
contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care
provider.
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