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Orthoevra
Counseling
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Pharmacology
Graduate
09/12/2012

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Term
Generic Name
Definition
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norelgestomin
Term
Dosage Form & Route
Definition
Patch, applied to skin
Term
Dose
Definition
1 Patch weekly, Start 1st day of menses -apply 1 patch for 3 weeks. Off on 4th
Term
Duration of Therapy and refills
Definition
Until Pregnancy is desired and 11 refills
Term
Medication Use/Indication
Definition
Contraception or Birth Control
Term
Onset of Action
Definition
First day of Menses start: No backup needed

Sunday Start: Wait 7 days or use a backup
Term
Benefits:
Definition
Prevents unwanted pregnancy
Term
Direction
Definition
Replace Patch on same day every week. wash/dry hands. Remove foil, remove clear liner. Apply sticky side to skin. Press firmly for 10 sec. Do not apply to breasts
Term
If you do not experience medication efx
Definition
Take a pregnancy test or call a physician
Term
Some Common side effects
Definition
Abdominal Pain, headache, mood swings
Term
Severe side effects:
Definition
High Blood Pressure
Term
Contraindications
Definition
Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease, or undiagnosed genetial bleeding
Term
Prevent:
And if it happens
Definition
Do not smoke/Contact your physician
Term
Drug-Drug interactions
Definition
Antibiotics and Antifungals
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