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Leena Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Norethindrone 0.5mg, ethinyl estradiol 35micrograms (7 tabs); norethindrone 1mg, ethinyl estradiol 35micrograms (9 tabs); norethindrone 0.5mg, ethinyl estradiol 35micrograms (5 tabs); inert (7 tabs).
Pharmacological Class
Progestin + estrogen.
How Supplied
Packs—6
Manufacturer
Leena Indications
Indications
Oral contraception.
Leena Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 tab daily for 28 days; repeat.
Children
Not applicable.
Leena 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).
Leena Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Leena Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Smokers over 35 years 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.
Leena Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Leena 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.
Leena 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.
Leena Clinical Trials
See Literature
Leena Note
Not Applicable
Leena Patient Counseling
See Literature
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