Hyaluron+collagen-Watsons Health

DESOGESTREL

Desogestrel is a synthetic hormonal medicine that is similar to levonorgestrel in terms of structure and is classified as a progestogen. It inhibits ovulation, so it is being used in contraception. It is an oral contraceptive pill taken once a day.

Desogestrel is used as an oral contraceptive.

Do not give Desogestrel to people with the following conditions:

  • Pregnancy
  • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
  • Severe arterial disease
  • Liver adenoma
  • Porphyria
  • After evacuation of hydatidiform mole
  • History of breast cancer

Desogestrel may have the following side effects:

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Heart disease
  • Sex-steroid dependent cancer
  • Past ectopic pregnancy
  • Absorption syndromes
  • Functional ovarian cysts
  • Active liver disease
  • Recurrent cholestatic jaundice
  • History of jaundice in pregnancy
  • History of heart or kidney problems
  • Asthma
  • Epilepsy
  • Migraine
  • Depression
  • Lactation

 

Interactions

Desogestrel may interact with the following medicines:

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Slight vaginal bleeding

 Available Brand:

  • Cerazette

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