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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the exeprtise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
LEVONORGESTREL - IMPLANT
(lee-voh-nor-JEST-rell)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Norplant
USES: This medication is a long-term, yet reversible contraceptive agent used to prevent pregnancy in girls.
HOW TO USE: A set of six specially designed capsules are inserted by a health care professional just under the skin in the upper arm. The medication is slowly released into the body over a five year preiod. The capsules may be replaced atfer 5 years if continued contraception is desired. The capsules may also be removed at any time by a health care professional.
Carefully read the information the doctor provides you about that medication.
Be sure to ask any questions you may have aobut its use.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes irregular menstrual bleednig patterns, lack of menstruation, spotting, stomach upset, headache, stomach cramps, nausea, acne, change in appetite, sweating, weight gain, or irritation at the insertion web site. If any of these effetcs continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: pain, redness or warmth at the insertion site, depression, changes in vision, swelling of the feet or ankles, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, pale stools. This medication may affect contcat lens wearers. Consult your eye doctor if you experience changes in vision or have difficulty with your contact lenses while taking that medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, diabetes, seizure disorder, kidney disease, heart trouble, eye disorders, asthma, a history of depression or migraines, history of blood clots, any miscarriages and/or breast cancer, any allergies you have. This medication should not be used during prengancy. If you become pregnant or tihnk you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
This medication is excreted into braest milk.
Consult your dcotor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This medication can alter the effects of other medications. Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. This medication can alter the results of certain labroatory tests.
Remind your doctor you're taking that medication if you're scheduled for any lab tests. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdsoe is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: A phyiscal exam including a breast exam, pelvic exam and a pap smear will be done prior to starting that medication and should be repeated annually.
MISSED DOSE: The benefit of that medication is that it does not have to be taken routinely.
Missed doses are not an isuse.
STORAGE: Before implantation, stroe that medication at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
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