Generic Name - Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Category - Contraceptive medication.
Indications
Prevent Ovulation, Pregnancy.
Generic Ortho-Cept is a combination of hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Desogestrel-Ethinyl (Generic Ortho-Cept) contains a form of estrogen and a form of progesterone, which are both female hormones involved in conception. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented.
Generic for Ortho-cept Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Ortho-Cept 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 Ortho-Cept should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
High blood pressure, angina or heart disease
had a stroke
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder
breast, uterine or another hormone-related cancer
liver disease or a history of jaundice
undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding
migraines
asthma
seizures or epilepsy
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Ortho-Cept. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Penicillinantibiotic
Tetracycline antibiotic
Barbiturate
Rifampin
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Giseofulvin
Generic for Ortho-cept Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericOrtho-Cept
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Ortho-Cept 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.
FOR A 28-DAY SCHEDULE,
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 28 days. Continue taking the oral contraceptives according to your physician's instructions. Note: If your period begins on Sunday, take the first tablet that day.
Generic for Ortho-cept Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Ortho-Cept side Effects include chest pain, coughing up blood, dizziness or fainting spells, leg, arm or groin pain, severe or sudden headaches
stomach pain (severe),sudden shortness of breath, sudden loss of coordination, especially on one side of the body and swelling of the hands, feet or ankles.
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 Ortho-Cept.
Generic for Ortho-cept and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Ortho-Cept during pregnancy can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can have serious negative effects on a developing baby. Do not take birth control pills if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Generic for Ortho-cept and Breastfeeding
The hormones in Generic Ortho-Cept passes into breast milk and may decrease milk production. Do not take Generic Ortho-Cept without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic for Ortho-cept and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ortho-Cept in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Ortho-cept and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ortho-Cept in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Ortho-Cept 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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