Kariva?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Apri?;AzuretteT;Caziant?;Cyclessa?;Desogen?;EmoquetteT;Kariva?;Mircette?;Ortho-Cept?;Reclipsen?;VelivetT;Viorele
Brand Names: Canada:
Cyclessa?;Linessa?;Marvelon?;Ortho-Cept?
Uses
- It is used to stop pregnancy.
- It is used to control monthly period (menstrual) cycle.
- Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel stops pregnancy by stopping egg release (ovulation) from hormonal changes. Changes in the cervical mucus and endometrium make it hard for sperm to get into and form a fertilized egg that can attach to the uterine lining.
- It works on the hormones that control the monthly period (menstrual) cycle.
Dosing
How to take
- Follow how to use as you have been told by your doctor or read the package insert.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- If you miss 2 periods in a row, take a pregnancy test before starting a new dosing cycle.
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