Hoe heet de combinatiepil?
Er bestaat ook een andere pil: de minipil. In de gewone pil zitten 2 soorten hormonen: oestrogeen en progestageen. Daarom heet deze pil ook wel ‘combinatiepil’.
Welke merken de pil zijn er?
Overzicht soorten anticonceptiepillen
Pilsoort | Merknaam | |
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Tweede generatie | Microgynon 30, Stediril 30,Trigynon, Trinordiol, Lovette | levonorgestrel |
Derde generatie | Marvelon, Mercilon | desogestrel |
Femodeen, Meliane, Minulet | ethinylestradiol | |
Overige | Yasmin, Yaz Diane 35 | drospirenon cyproteron |
What are norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets?
A summary of these is found under PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions. Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective.
Is norethindrone excreted from the body?
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol are excreted in both urine and feces, primarily as metabolites (5,6). Plasma clearance values for norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol are similar (approximately 0.4 L/hr/kg) (1 to 3). The effect of race on the disposition of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets has not been evaluated.
What is norethindrone used for in HRT?
Norethindrone is a form of progesterone. Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.
Is norethindrone acetate safe for women of reproductive age?
Safety and efficacy of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets have been established in women of reproductive age. Safety and efficacy are expected to be the same for postpubertal adolescents under the age of 16 and for users 16 years and older.