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Aviane

Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel and Brand Names are Alesse, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Trivora.

Active ingredients contained in Aviane include ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

Aviane is a combination hormone medication which is used to prevent pregnancy.

Common Uses:

Used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Off Label Uses:

It is also used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding and pain/discomfort associated with endometriosis.

Side Effects:
Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
Sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
A change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches;
Nausea, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
Swelling in upper and lower extremities.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in:
Pregnant women;
Women with a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems (especially if caused due to diabetes);
Women who have allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
Women with abnormal vaginal bleeding;
Women with heart valve disorder.

Drug Interactions:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ascorbic acid (vitamin C);
Prednisolone (Orapred);
Theophylline (Respbid, Theo-Dur);
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf);
St. John's wort;
An antibiotic;
Seizure medications;
A barbiturate sedative such as secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).

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