http://branddrugsonline.info Norplant, Levonorgestrel - Implant Brand Drug Feed Wed, 23 May 2012 04:39:24 CDT en http://norplant.5324.levonorgestrel-implant.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgmnet of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld 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 BRAND NAME(S): Norpalnt 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 insreted 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 period.

The capsules may be replaced after 5 years if continued contraception is desired.
The capsuels 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 questinos you may have about its use.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes irregular menstrual bleeding patterns, lack of menstruation, spotting, stomach upset, headache, stomach cramps, nausea, acne, change in appetite, sweating, weihgt gain, or irritation at the insertion site.
If any of these effects continue or bceome bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notfiy 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 contact 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 ohter 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, hitsory 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 guess you may be pregnant, inform your dcotor immediately. This medication is excreetd into breast milk. Consult your dotcor before you breast-feed.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: This medication can alter the effects of other medications. Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. This medication can alter the results of certain laboratory tests. Remind your doctor you are taking that medication if you are scheduled for any lab tests.

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If ovredose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: A physical exam including a breast exam, pelvic exam and a pap smear will be done piror to starting that medication and should be repeated annually. MISSED DOSE: The benefit of that meidcation is that it does not have to be taken routinely. Missed doses are not an issue. STORAGE: Before implantation, store that medication at room temperature away from heat and moisture.]]>