Balziva

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Contraception

Balziva Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Norethindrone 0.4mg, ethinyl estradiol 35mcg (21 tabs); inert (7 tabs).

Pharmacological Class

Progestin + estrogen.

How Supplied

Packs—6

Manufacturer

Balziva Indications

Indications

Oral contraception.

Balziva Dosage and Administration

Adult

1 tab daily for 28 days; repeat.

Children

Not applicable.

Balziva Contraindications

Contraindications

Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders. Cerebral vascular or coronary artery disease. Breast or other estrogen-dependent neoplasms. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy or jaundice with prior OC use. Hepatic adenoma or carcinoma. Pregnancy (Cat.X).

Balziva Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Balziva Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Smokers over 35yrs of age: not recommended. Uncontrolled hypertension. Hypertriglyceridemia. Discontinue if jaundice, visual disturbances, migraine or other severe headaches occur. Do regular complete physical exams. May need barrier contraception with Sunday starts or postpartum use (see literature). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Balziva Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Balziva Interactions

Interactions

Antagonized by hepatic enzyme inducing drugs (eg, rifampin, griseofulvin, St. John's wort), possibly others. May affect measurement of sex hormone-binding globulin levels.

Balziva Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Hypertension, nausea, vomiting, breakthrough bleeding, amenorrhea, transient delay of ovulation after discontinuation, edema, chloasma, mastodynia, headache, intolerance to contact lenses. Increased risk of gallbladder disease, thromboembolic disorders.

Balziva Clinical Trials

See Literature

Balziva Note

Not Applicable

Balziva Patient Counseling

See Literature