Drug Uses
Ortho Evra is a contraceptive (birth control) skin
patch used to prevent pregnancy. It is a combination hormonal contraceptive
because it contains two hormones, estrogen and progestin. It does not protect
against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
How To Take
This birth control method uses a 28-day (four-week)
cycle. One topical patch is applied and kept in place for one week. A new
topical patch is applied each week for three weeks in a row (21 total days).
You should not apply a patch during the fourth week (a one-week break). During
the one-week break, you should have your menstrual period. Every new patch
should be applied on the same day of the week; this will be your 'Patch Change
Day'. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding when to start
using Ortho Evra and whether back-up contraception is needed temporarily. Clean
and dry the area of skin where the patch will be applied. The patch can be
placed on the buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm, or upper torso in a place
where it won't be rubbed by tight clothing. Never put the patch on the breasts.
To avoid skin irritation, apply each new patch to a different place on the
skin. Do not apply the patches to skin that are red, irritated or cut. Do not
use creams, oils, powder, or makeup on the skin where you will put a patch or
near a patch your are wearing. It may cause the patch to become loose. If a
patch causes irritation, it can be removed and a new patch may be applied to a
new location until the next 'Patch Change Day'. Only one patch should be worn
at a time.
Warnings/Precautions
The risks associated with using Ortho Evra increase
significantly if you: smoke, have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high
cholesterol, have or have had clotting disorders, heart attack, stroke, chest
pain (angina pectoris), and cancer of the breast or reproductive organs,
jaundice, or malignant or benign liver tumors. Ortho Evra may be less effective
in women weighing more than 198 lbs. (90 kg). Do not use Ortho Evra without
first talking to your doctor if you weigh more than 198 lbs. (90 kg). Ortho
Evra is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that Ortho Evra is known to
cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use Ortho Evra if you are
pregnant. Ortho Evra may decrease milk flow and have other effects on milk
composition. Do not use Ortho Evra without first talking to your doctor if you
are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
If you forget to change your patch:
·
at the start of any patch cycle,
Week one (Day 1): If you forget to apply your
patch, YOU COULD BECOME PREGNANT �
you must use back-up contraception for one week. Apply the first patch of your
new cycle as soon as you remember. You now have a new Patch Change Day and new
Day 1.
·
in the middle of your patch cycle,
Week two or week three: If you forget to change
your patch for one or two days, apply a new patch as soon as you remember.
Apply your next patch on your normal Patch Change Day. No back-up contraception
is needed.
Week two or week three: If you forget to change
your patch for more than two days, YOU COULD BECOME PREGNANT starts a new four
week cycle as soon as you remember by putting on a new patch. You now have a
different Patch Change Day and a new Day 1. You must use back-up contraception
for the first week of your new cycle.
·
at the end of your patch cycle,
Week four: If you forget to remove your patch, take
it off as soon as you remember. Start your next cycle on your normal Patch
Change Day the day after Day 28. No back-up contraception is needed.
·
at the start of your next patch cycle,
Day 1 (week one): If you forget to apply your
patch, YOU COULD BECOME PREGNANT. Apply the first patch of your new cycle as
soon as you remember. You now have a new Patch Change Day and new Day. You must
use back-up contraception for the first week of your new cycle.
Possible
Side Effects
Some common side effects with combination hormonal
contraceptives like Ortho Evra are:
·
breast tenderness and enlargement
·
headache
·
nausea
·
menstrual changes
·
abdominal cramps and bloating
·
vaginal discharge
Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to
15-30°C (59-86°F). Store patches in their protective pouches. Apply immediately
upon removal from the protective pouch. Do not store in the refrigerator or
freezer. Used patches still contain some active hormones. Each patch should be
carefully folded in half so that it sticks to itself before safely disposing of
it in the trash. Used patches should not be flushed down the toilet.
Overdose
Ortho Evra is unlikely to cause an overdose because
the patch releases a steady amount of the hormones. Do not use more than one
patch at a time. Serious ill effects have not been reported when young children
accidentally took large doses of oral contraceptives. Over dosage may cause
nausea and vomiting. Vaginal bleeding may occur in females. In case of over
dosage, contact your health care professional or pharmacist.
More
Information
Your health care professional will take a medical
and family history before prescribing Ortho Evra and will examine you. You
should be reexamined at least once a year. Be sure to inform your health care
professional if there is a family history of any of the conditions listed
previously in this leaflet. Be sure to keep all appointments with your health
care professional, because this is a time to determine if there are early signs
of side effects of hormonal contraceptive use. Do not use the drug for any
condition other than the one for which it was prescribed. This drug has been
prescribed specifically for you; do not give it to others who may want birth
control. If you want more information about Ortho Evra, ask your health care
professional or pharmacist.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information
purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses,
directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your
medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for
any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and
reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use
of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or
property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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