This combination hormone medication is used
to prevent pregnancy
. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.
What is in Ortho-Cept?
ORTHO-CEPT® Tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen of 21 light orange round tablets each containing 0.15 mg desogestrel (13-ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17 alpha-pregn-4-en20-yn-17-ol) and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor
-17
alpha-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne3,17,diol).
What kind of birth control is Ortho-Cept?
Ortho-Cept Tablets (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is
a combination of female hormones used as an oral contraceptive regimen
indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
Is Ortho-Cept low androgen?
Pills with a
low androgen
index include: Desogen. Ortho-Cept.
Is Ortho-Cept discontinued?
The Ortho-Cept
brand name has been discontinued in the U.S.
If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is the generic equivalent of Ortho Cept?
Teva's generic of Ortho-Cept® Tablets:
Apri®
(desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
Does Enskyce stop your period?
Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Who makes Ortho Cept?
Mayne Pharma
is introducing a generic version of Ortho-Cept (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol 0.15 mg / 0.03 mg) tablets.
Is Ortho Micronor the mini pill?
This medication is
used to prevent pregnancy
. It is often referred to as the “mini-pill” because it does not contain any estrogen.
Which birth control pills are low androgen?
- desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol (Desogen, Reclipsen)
- norethindrone (Ortho Micronor, Nor-QD, Aygestin, Lyza)
- norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol (Ovcon-35, Brevicon, Modicon, Ortho Novum 7/7/7, Tri-Norinyl)
- norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol (Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
Which progestin is the safest?
What is the safest contraception pill? Generally, low-dose birth control pills, be it
combination or progestin-only minipill
, are considered safest as they are associated with the lowest risk of causing blood clots.
Does nexplanon cause hair loss?
While very convenient, it
does not come without some side effects
. According to the clinical trials of Nexplanon, alopecia (hair loss) is experienced in more than 1% but less than 10% of Nexplanon patients.
Which generation progestin has the lowest risk for acne?
Desogestrel
.
Desogestrel
is a third-generation progestin with high progestational selectivity, minimizing androgenic effects and estrogenic activity. It shows a lower negative impact on metabolism, weight gain, acne, and other side effects typical of older progestins.
What is the generic brand for Apri?
Generic Name:
ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel
.
What is the generic for Desogen?
What Is Desogen? Desogen (
desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol
) contains a combination of female hormones used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Desogen is available in generic form.
Is Aviane a generic brand?
What Is Aviane? Aviane (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is a combination of female hormones used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
Aviane is available in generic form
.
