What is the generic brand for Apri?
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel.
What does desogestrel ethinyl estradiol do?
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; DESOGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; des oh JES trel) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
What kind of birth control is Kariva?
What Is Kariva? Kariva (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets are a combination of female hormones used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Kariva is available in generic form.
What does it feel like coming off birth control?
Stopping birth control: What to expect and management. When people stop using birth control, they may experience side effects, including irregular menstrual cycles, cramping, acne, and weight changes.
Can I skip my period on Kariva?
If you miss two or more pills, you may not have a period during the month. If you miss a period for two months in a row, call your doctor because you might be pregnant. If you miss a reminder pill, throw it away and keep taking one reminder pill per day until the pack is empty.
How long does it take Apri birth control to work?
For the first cycle of use only, use an additional form of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, spermicide) for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy until the medication has enough time to work. If you start on the first day of your period, you do not need to use back-up birth control the first week.
Are there any side effects to taking Solia?
Indications and Usage for Solia. Solia® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective.
How much ethinyl estradiol is in a single dose of Solia?
In the third cycle of use after a single dose of Solia®, maximum concentrations of ethinyl estradiol of 95±34 pg/mL are reached at 1.5±0.8 hours. The AUC0–∞ is 1471±268 pg/mL∙hr after a single dose. At steady state, attained from at least day 19 onwards, maximum ethinyl estradiol concentrations of 141±48 pg/mL are reached at about 1.4±0.7 hours.
How many mg of desogestrel is in Solia?
Solia ® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen of 21 white round tablets each containing 0.15 mg desogestrel (13-ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17 alpha-pregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol) and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17 alpha-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol).
Is there a generic version of Solia for AIDS?
Patients should be counseled that this product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. The Solia 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.