Generic Name - Norgestrel
Category - Contraceptive medication
Indications
Prevent ovulation, pregnancy
Generic Ovrette is a combination of hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Norgestrel (Generic Ovrette) 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 Ovrette Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Ovrette 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 Ovrette should not be taken by patients who have history of following ailment condition
Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast
Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Benign or malignant liver tumors
Acute liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Ovrette . It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Aprepitant
Barbiturate
Bosentan
Carbamazepine
Griseofulvin
Modafinil
Oxcarbazepine
Phenytoin
Rifabutin
Rifampin
St. John's wort
Generic for Ovrette Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericOvrette
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Ovrette for Pregnancy Prevention is 75 micro grams (mcg) every 24 hours, beginning on the first day of your menstrual cycle whether menstrual bleeding occurs or not. The first day of your menstrual cycle can be figured out by counting 28 days from the first day of your last menstrual cycle.
Generic for Ovrette Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Ovrette side Effects include heavy vaginal bleeding,
breast pain or discharge, numbness or pain in the arm or leg, pain in the chest, groin or leg and severe headache.
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 Ovrette.
Generic for Ovrette and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Ovrette 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 Ovrette and Breastfeeding
Although Generic Ovrette pass into the breast milk, they have not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. However, breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Ovrette and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ovrette in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Ovrette and Geriatric
Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Ovrette with relation to age.
Note
The above information about Generic Ovrette 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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