Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Frequently Asked Questions
- 3 Precautions for MIRENA IUS DEVICE and its Constituents
- 4 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Disease Interactions
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Available Alternatives for MIRENA IUS DEVICE
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Overview
MIRENA IUS DEVICE is a Schedule H drug.MIRENA IUS DEVICE is composed of: LEVONORGESTREL (52.0 MG)
Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervix, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system is a plastic device that is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone to prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years.It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for MIRENA IUS DEVICE and its Constituents
- You should not use levonorgestrel if you are allergic to it.
- Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking levonorgestrel if you regularly use medication for seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS.
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor.
- Visit your doctor within 3 weeks after taking levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive. A doctor should confirm that you are not pregnant, and that this medicine has not caused any harmful effects.
- If your period is late by 1 week or longer after the expected date, you may be pregnant. Get a pregnancy test and contact your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Do not take more than one tablet at the same time.
- Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases–including HIV and AIDS.
- Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Avoid having unprotected sex.Take as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
- Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2 hours of taking Levonorgestrel.
Symptoms of Overdosage
LEVONORGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, VomitCommon Side-Effects
LEVONORGESTREL : Diarrhoea, Anxiety, Depression, Muscle Pain, Edema, Nausea, Vomit, Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Breast Pain, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Restless Or Irritability, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Vagina BleedingSerious Side-Effects
LEVONORGESTREL : Jaundice, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Decreased Appetite, Hair LossDisease Interactions
LEVONORGESTREL can interfere with: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Liver Cancer, Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Thromboembolism, Breast Cancer, Acute Liver Failure, Depression, Acute Renal Failure, Edema, Migraine, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Disease, Asthma, Seizure, Diabetes Mellitus, Vision Problems, Hyperlipidemia, ObesityTechnical Classification
LEVONORGESTREL is categorized as:- CONTRACEPTIVES / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
- PROGESTINS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
Available Alternatives for MIRENA IUS DEVICE
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| MIRENA IUS | INR 8205 for 1 DEVICE | LEVONORGESTREL 52 MG |
| MIRENA IUS DEVICE | INR 4525 for 1 DEVICE | LEVONORGESTREL 52.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| DEAR TAB | INR 102.3 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| DEARLOE 0.02MG/0.1MG TAB | INR 93.02 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| DIVACON 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 59.53 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
| DUOLUTON L 0.25MG/0.05MG TAB | INR 139.5 for 21 TABLETS | ESTRADIOL 0.25 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.05 MG |
| DUOLUTON-L TAB | INR 106 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
| ECEE2 0.75MG TAB | INR 35 for 2 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG |
| ECEEPILL TAB | INR 22.25 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL |
| EPILL TAB | INR 48.57 for 2 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL |
| ERGEST LD 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 70.56 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| ESRO 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 65 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| ESRO G 0.050MG/0.250MG TAB | INR 70 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| ESRO L 0.02MG/0.10MG TAB | INR 60 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| FLORINA 0.1MG/0.02MG TAB | INR 67.25 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.02 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.1 MG |
| FLORINA G 0.05MG/0.25MG TAB | INR 96 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
| FLORINA N TAB | INR 96 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| FREE LADY 1.5MG TAB | INR 22.5 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| GUARD PILL 1.5MG TAB | INR 100 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| I-PILL TAB | INR 110 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| INSTAFREE 1.5MG TAB | INR 100 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| LEVONORGESTREL | LEVONORGESTREL | |
| LEVORA 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 25 for 10 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| LOETTE TAB | INR 194.81 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 1 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.2 MG |
| LYNA TAB | INR 55 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| MALA D 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 2.75 for 28 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
| MALA D TAB | INR 2.75 for 28 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
| MISS PILL TAB | INR 21 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL |
| NEXTIME 1.50MG TAB | INR 51.03 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| NIEL 72 TAB | INR 10 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| NOGESTOL 0.15MG/0.03MG TAB | INR 63 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG |
| NORDETTE 30MCG TAB | INR 95 for 28 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 30.0 MCG |
| NOWILL 1.5MG TAB | INR 73.8 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| OC 21 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 78 for 21 TABLETS | ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL |
| ORGALUTIN 0.05MG/2.5MG TAB | INR 22.91 for 10 TABLETS | ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL |
| OVILOW 0.02MG/0.1MG TAB | INR 104 for 21 TABLETS | ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL |
| OVIPAUZ L TAB | INR 65.11 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| OVRAL G 0.05MG/0.5MG TAB | INR 160.74 for 20 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.5 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
| OVRAL L 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | INR 64.47 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
| OVRAL TAB | INR 37.2 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
| OVRAL-L TAB | INR 94 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
| PILL 72 750 MCG TAB | INR 35.92 for 4 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 750.0 MCG |
| PILL 72 TAB | INR 34 for 2 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG |
| RBX PILL 1.50MG TAB | INR 14.37 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| SIRF EK 1.5MG TAB | INR 60 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
| SUVIDA 0.3MG/0.03MG TAB | INR 30 for 28 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| SUVIDA TAB | INR 68.32 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
| T PILL 0.15MG/0.03MG TAB | INR 57.77 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
| TRIQUILAR TAB | INR 75.5 for 6 TABS OF LEVONORGESTREL 50 MCG, | LEVONORGESTREL 0 MCG, ESTRADIOL 0 MCG |
| UNWANTED 72 TAB | INR 85 for 1 TABLET | LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG |
| UNWANTED PREGCARD 21 DAYS TAB | INR 58 for 21 TABLETS | LEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG |