Ovuloc Ld Tablet

Desogestrel is a synthetic progestin used as an oral contraceptive and its main function is the prevention of pregnancy. It is a birth control drug and is used alone as a progesterone-only contraceptive, known as “mini-pills” or in combination with ethinylestradiol in combined oral contraceptives.

The medication should be taken as per the directions given by the doctor. It is meant for oral consumption and can be taken with or without food. If you have a stomach problem it is best that you take this medication along with a meal to prevent any kind of discomfort. To ensure that the drug is effective to make sure you do not miss a dose.

This medication have some common side effects such as

• Bleeding
• Breast pain and tenderness
• Vomiting
• Weight gain
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Back pain
• Headache

• Oral Contraceptives

• Allergy

• Liver Disease

• Estrogen-Dependent Tumor

• Vaginal Discharge With No Odor

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Troubled Breathing And Swallowing

• Change In The Texture Of Breast Skin And Nipples

• Inverted Nipples

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ovuloc Ld Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Intimacy Plus 0.02 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Juliana 0.02 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Famycept Kit 0.02 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

  Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Femilon Tablet

  Organon (India) Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Warfarin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication is a semisynthetic estrogen which enters the cells and binds to the estrogen receptors and forms a complex that enters the cell nucleus and bind to the DNA. It activates the DNA transcription of genes that are involved in estrogenic cellular responses. The other active constituent present in the medication Desogestrel, which is a progestin medication that is commonly found in birth control pills. This drug enters the cell passively and binds to the progesterone receptors found in the nucleus.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Prednisolone

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring while using these medicines together. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

  Tetracycline

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. The risk of adverse effects is significantly high while using these medicines together. Your doctor may determine the course of treatment after assessing your condition.

  Tranexamic Acid

  These medicines should not be taken together unless absolutely necessary since the risk of adverse effects are significantly high. However, your doctor may determine the best course of treatment depending on the severity of the condition.

  Warfarin

  Report the use of warfarin or any other medication taken to manage blood clots in the body. You may need a dose adjustment and safety monitoring while using these medicines together.

  Sulfadiazine

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. The risk of adverse effects is significantly high while using these medicines together. Your doctor may determine the course of treatment after assessing your condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Abnormal vaginal bleeding

  This medicine should be used with caution if the patient has had an episode of abnormal vaginal bleeding especially if the intended use is for a long duration. It is advised to undergo a diagnostic test to ascertain the reason for the abnormal bleeding. Conditions like endometrial hyperplasia should be ruled out before starting the therapy with Ovuloc Ld Tablet.

  Estrogen-dependent tumor

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a tumor caused due to abnormal levels of estrogen in the body. The tumor may be of the endometrium or the breasts. Suitable diagnostic tests should be performed before starting treatment with this medication.

  Hypertension

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having high blood pressure. The risk of adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels are extremely high in such cases. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is a must in such cases.

  Heart and blood vessel disorder

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have had or are currently having a disease of the heart and blood vessels. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment after assessing the severity of the condition.

  Hepatic neoplasm

  Use of this medicine is not recommended if the patient has cancer of the liver is suspected of having it. Your doctor may decide the best course of treatment after assessing the condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

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• Ethinylestradiol- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

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