Generic Name - Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Category - Birth-control medication
Indications
Prevents Pregnancy
Generic Apri tabs are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in woman.
Apri tab birth control pills contain a combination of hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel also have other effects that inhibit pregnancy. They cause the cervical mucous to thicken, which makes it harder for the sperm to move towards the uterus and they prevent the attachment of an egg to the uterus.
Generic for Apri Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Apri tabs is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Apri tabs should be not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions
Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders
Seizures of epilepsy
Cerebral vascular or coronary artery disease
Breast, uterine or other hormone-related cancer
Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
Cholestatic jaundice with prior pill use
There are a number of medications that decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills thus resulting in pregnancy. Hence, its important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Penicillin antibiotics such as Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
Tetracycline antibiotics such as Demeclocycline, Doxycycline
Barbiturate such as amobarbital, butabarbital
Rifampin
Phenytoin
aquamarines
rightfulnesses
Generic for Apri Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Apri for pregnancy prevention is FOR A 21-DAY SCHEDULE Oral contraceptives are taken every day for a 3-week period, followed by 1 week of no oral contraceptives; this cycle is repeated each month. 1) Starting on the first Sunday after the beginning of your menstrual period, take one tablet daily (at the same time each day) for the next 21 days. Note: If your period begins on Sunday, take the first tablet that day. 2) Wait 1 week before taking any more tablets. Your menstrual period should occur during this time. 3) Following this 1-week waiting time, begin taking a daily tablet again for the next 21 days.
Generic for Apri Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Apri are breast tenderness, mild stomach upset,mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts and increased or decreased appetite. Some of the most serious Generic Apri side Effects include chest pain, coughing up blood, dizziness or fainting spells, leg, arm or groin pain, severe or sudden headaches, stomach pain (severe) and sudden shortness of breath. This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Apri.
Generic for Apri and Pregnancy
Birth control pills are known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Hence stop taking Generic Apri tabs, if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Generic for Apri and Breastfeeding
Generic Apri tabs passes into breast milk and may decrease milk production. Do not take birth control pills while nursing infants.
Generic for Apri and Pediatric
Safety and efficacy of Generic Apri tabs are expected to be the same for post pubertal adolescents under the age of 16 and for users 16 years and older.
Generic for Apri and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Apri tabs in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Apri tab serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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