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Paragard T380a Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive device.
Pharmacological Class
IUD.
How Supplied
Device—1
Manufacturer
Paragard T380a Indications
Indications
Intrauterine contraception.
Paragard T380a Dosage and Administration
Adult
See full labeling. Insert into uterine cavity. Check placement shortly after first menses. Replace at least every 10 years.
Children
Pre-menarche: not recommended.
Paragard T380a Contraindications
Contraindications
Uterine abnormality. Uterine or cervical malignancy. Pelvic inflammatory disease or risk thereof. Postpartum or postabortal endometritis in the past 3 months. Genital actinomycosis. Abnormal genital bleeding. Cervicitis. Wilson's disease. Retained IUD. Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy.
Paragard T380a Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Paragard T380a Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Vaginal bleeding. Ectopic pregnancy. Immunocompromised. Immunosuppressive therapy. Avoid medical diathermy. Assure suitable uterine anatomy before insertion. Remove the device if evidence of partial expulsion, perforation, or breakage.
Paragard T380a Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Paragard T380a Interactions
Not Applicable
Paragard T380a Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Bleeding, cramps, anemia, dyspareunia, pelvic infection, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, uterine or cervical perforation, embedment or fragmentation of device, septicemia (during pregnancy), spontaneous abortion, vasovagal reactions (during insertion or removal).
Paragard T380a Clinical Trials
See Literature
Paragard T380a Note
Not Applicable
Paragard T380a Patient Counseling
See Literature
