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levonorgestrel Intrauterine
levonorgestrel (Intrauterine route)lee-voe-nor-JES-trelCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.MirenaAvailable Dosage Forms:Insert, Extended ReleaseTherapeutic Class: Contraceptive, LocalPharmacologic Class: ProgestinUses For levonorgestrelLevonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is a device that contains the female hormone, levonorgestrel. It is placed in the uterus...
Levonorgestrel IUD
Levonorgestrel IUDGeneric Name: Levonorgestrel (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel)Brand Name: MirenaLevonorgestrel IUD is used for:Preventing pregnancy for up to 5 years in certain women. It is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding.Levonorgestrel IUD is a progestin intrauterine device (IUD). It works by preventing ovulation. It also alters the lining of the uterus to prevent implantatio...
Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel Generic Name: Levonorgestrel (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel)Brand Name: Plan B One-StepLevonorgestrel is used for:Preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or suspected birth control failure.Levonorgestrel is a progestin. Exactly how it works is not known. It may prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering transport of sperm or eggs to prevent fert...
Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel Generic Name: Levonorgestrel (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel)Brand Name: Plan B One-StepLevonorgestrel is used for:Preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or suspected birth control failure.Levonorgestrel is a progestin. Exactly how it works is not known. It may prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering transport of sperm or eggs to prevent fert...
Levonorgestrel
LevonorgestrelPronunciation: (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel)Class: Contraceptive hormones, Emergency contraceptiveTrade Names:Mirena- Intrauterine device 52 mg (releases approximately 20 mcg/day)Trade Names:Plan B- Tablets 0.75 mgTrade Names:Plan B One-Step- Tablets 1.5 mgPharmacologyLevonorgestrel is a progestogen that causes thickening of cervical mucus, inhibition of sperm ...
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl EstradiolBrand names: PrevenWhy is Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol prescribed?The Preven Emergency Contraception Kit provides "morning after" birth control following a contraceptive failure (for instance, a broken condom) or unprotected intercourse.The hormone pills in the Preven kit can prevent a pregnancy, but will not end one that's already ...
levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive
levonorgestrel emergency contraceptiveGeneric Name: levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive (LEE voe nor jes trel)Brand Names: Next Choice, Plan B, Plan B One-StepWhat is levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive?Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, ma...
levonorgestrel intrauterine system
levonorgestrel intrauterine systemGeneric Name: levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LEE voe nor JES trel)Brand Names: MirenaWhat is levonorgestrel intrauterine system?Levonorgestrel is a female hormone. This hormone can cause changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.Levono...
Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl estradiol
Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl estradiolBrand names: SeasoniqueWhy is Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl estradiol prescribed?Seasonique is used to prevent pregnancy. It is an extended-regimen birth control pill that is designed to lengthen the time between your periods. Seasonique allows you to get your period every 3 months (four times a year), instead of once a month as with typical birth con...
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Generic Name: Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel/ETH-i-nil ES-tra-DYE-ol)Brand Name: Examples include Jolessa and SeasonaleSmoking cigarettes while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol increases your chance of having serious heart problems. Do not smoke while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol . The risk of heart problems increa...
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Generic Name: Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel/ETH-i-nil ES-tra-DYE-ol)Brand Name: Examples include Jolessa and SeasonaleSmoking cigarettes while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol increases your chance of having serious heart problems. Do not smoke while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol . The risk of heart problems increa...
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Generic Name: Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel/ETH-i-nil ES-tra-DYE-ol)Brand Name: Examples include Jolessa and SeasonaleSmoking cigarettes while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol increases your chance of having serious heart problems. Do not smoke while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol . The risk of heart problems increa...
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Generic Name: Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel/ETH-i-nil ES-tra-DYE-ol)Brand Name: Examples include Jolessa and SeasonaleSmoking cigarettes while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol increases your chance of having serious heart problems. Do not smoke while using Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol . The risk of heart problems increa...
Levophed Bitartrate
Levophed BitartrateGeneric Name: norepinephrine (nor ep i NEF rin)Brand Names: Levophed BitartrateWhat is Levophed Bitartrate (norepinephrine)?Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) levels.Norepinephrine is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) t...
Levora
LevoraGeneric Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ol and LEE vo nor JESS trel)Brand Names: Alesse, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28What is Levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel contains a combination...