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Kariva<br />
(Desogestrel/<br />
Ethinyl<br />
Estradiol)<br />
des-oh-JESS-trel/<br />
EH-thih-nill-ess-tra-DYEole<br />
Classification: Monophasic oral<br />
contraceptive<br />
IFU: Oral contraceptive<br />
Action: Prevents ovulation and<br />
causes changes in cervical mucus<br />
and uterine lining, making it<br />
harder for sperm to reach the<br />
uterus and harder for a<br />
fertilized egg to attach to the<br />
uterus.<br />
Dosage: Desogestrel 0.15 mg,<br />
Ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg, 0.01 mg<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Abdominal<br />
pain, irregular menstrual<br />
periods, anxiety, change in vision,<br />
chills, constipation, cough<br />
Interactions: Carbamazepine:<br />
May reduce blood levels and<br />
effect of desogestrel. If using<br />
low-dose oral contraceptives,<br />
may have an increased risk of<br />
breakthrough bleeding and<br />
unintended pregnancy.<br />
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