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Brevicon and Obesity

Result of checking the interaction of Brevicon and Obesity for safety when used together.

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Brevicon <> Obesity

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Progestogens can cause weight gain, which may be significant (as is the case with parenteral medroxyprogesterone) and undesirable in obese patients attempting to lose weight.

Professional:

Progestogens can cause weight gain, which may be significant (as is the case with parenteral medroxyprogesterone) and undesirable in obese patients attempting to lose weight.

References:

"Product Information. Lo/Ovral (ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
"Product Information. Demulen (ethinyl estradiol-ethynodiol)." Searle, Skokie, IL.
"Product Information. Micronor (norethindrone)" Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical, Raritan, NJ.
"Product Information. Ortho Novum 10/11 (ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone)." Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation, Raritan, NJ.
"Product Information. Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
"Product Information. Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
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"Product Information. Norplant System (levonorgestrel)" Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
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"Product Information. Provera (medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.

Brevicon

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Brand Name: Blisovi 24 Fe, Estrostep Fe, Femcon Fe, Kaitlib FE, Lo Minastrin Fe, Microgestin 24 Fe, Norinyl 1+35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Taytulla, Tri-Norinyl, Zenchent, Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 15/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Gildess 24 Fe, Gildess Fe 15/30, Gildess Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 15/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 15/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Lo Loestrin Fe, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 15/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Lomedia 24 Fe, Microgestin 24 Fe, Microgestin Fe 15/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Tarina Fe 1/20, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe, femhrt 05 mg/25 mcg, Fyavolv, Jevantique Lo, Jinteli, Femcon Fe, Generess FE, Loestrin 1/20, Ovcon 35, Brevicon

Synonyms: n.a.

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