Generic Alesse
Drug name: Generic Alesse
Other names used:
Active Ingredients:
- Ethinylestradiol
- levonorgestrel
Therapeutic actions:
Generic Alesse is an contraceptive medication which works by inhibiting gonadotropic function of the pituitary gland (prevents the release of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones), suppresses the development of follicle and prevents ovulation. Contraceptive effect is enhanced via increasing the viscosity of the cervical mucous and modifying endomethrium.
Indications:
Generic Alesse is indicated for prevention of undesirable pregnancy (hormonal contraception).
Contraindications and cautions:
Generic Alesse is contraindicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
- Thrombosis (venous and arterial thrombosis) including thrombosis of the lower extremities, thromboembolia of the lung artery, heart attacks, cerebrovascular disorders.
- Conditions which predispose to thrombosis (transient ischemic attack, stenocardia)
- Diabetes with vascular complications
- Severe liver diseases including liver failure, cirrhosis, jaundice, tumor
- Migraine
- Pancreatitis with expressed hyperlipidemia
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome
- Rotor's syndrome
- Sickle cell anemia
- Porphyria
- Disorders of the lipid metabolism
- Severe hypertension
- Atherosclerosis
- Migraine
- Epilepsy
- Hormonal dependent diseases of the genitals and mammary glands
- Vaginal bleedings of unknown origin
- Atherosclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Otosclerosis
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Alesse will experience it or any other. Generic Alesse may cause the following side effects:
- Weakness or numbness
- Chest pain
- Pain in the arm or shoulders
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Increased sweating
- Headache (migraine)
- Signs of depression
Other Alesse side effects include: weight gain, appetite changes, vaginal bleedings, menstrual periods changes, decreased libido, dizziness, feeling tired, increased fatigability, increased hair growth.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Alesse, please read the information provided with Alesse or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Alesse. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Generic Alesse may interact with the following medications:
- NSAID's (acetaminophen (Tylenol))
- Vitamins (vitamic C)
- Corticosteroids (prednisolone)
- Xantines (theophylline)
- Immune suppressors (cyclosporine)
- St. John's wort;
- Antibiotics
- Anti-epileptic drugs
- Barbiturates
- AIDS preparations
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Alesse with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
