Camrese
Generic: Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol
Combined oral contraceptive✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Camrese is a medication used by women to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping the ovaries from releasing eggs and also changes the lining of the uterus to make it less likely for a fertilized egg to attach. You take it as a tablet, one each day for 91 days, starting with a light blue-green tablet on the first Sunday after your period begins. It's important to know that if you smoke and are over 35 years old, you should not use this medication due to an increased risk of serious blood clots. Additionally, if you are taking certain hepatitis C medications that include ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, you should avoid using Camrese as it can cause liver problems.
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Uses
- prevent pregnancy.
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Dosage
Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time for 91 days.
Start on the first Sunday after your period begins.
Take one light blue-green tablet for 84 days, then one yellow tablet for 7 days.
Use a non-hormonal backup method until taking a light blue-green tablet for 7 days.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
irregular and/or heavy bleedingweight gainacnemigraine
Serious
strokeliver diseasechest paindizziness
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
- Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events with smoking.
- Use additional contraception if switching from another contraceptive method.
- Do not start until 4 weeks after childbirth or second-trimester abortion.
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Drug interactions
- CYP3A4 inducersmay decrease effectivenessCaution
- Colesevelamdecreases exposure to ethinyl estradiolCaution
- Lamotriginemay reduce seizure controlCaution
- HIV protease inhibitorsmay decrease effectiveness.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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