Desogestrel
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Birth control pill |
| Therapy | Female Hormone Pills |
| Side Effects | Headache, nausea, acne |
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Molecule Description
Desogestrel is a progestogen-only birth control pill. It is used to prevent pregnancy in women.
Desogestrel is not recommended for women who are allergic to desogestrel, have blood clots, have or suspect they have breast cancer, have unusual vaginal bleeding, have had a pulmonary embolism, have jaundice (yellowing of the skin), have severe liver disease, are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant.
Desogestrel should be used with caution in adolescent girls (aged 12-19 years), elderly women (aged 50 years and above), and women with diabetes, epilepsy, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, particularly of the face), or kidney problems.
The most common side effects of Desogestrel are mood changes, depressed mood, decreased sexual drive, headache, nausea, breast pain, and irregular or absent menstruation. If any of these side effects are severe or do not go away, talk to your doctor.
Uses
Desogestrel can be used as a birth control pill for females.
Contraindications
When should one not use Desogestrel
- Desogestrel should not be taken by women who have:
- A blood clot in a vein (active venous thromboembolic disorder)
- Severe liver disease that is not yet under control
- Cancer that is sensitive to sex hormones (known or suspected sex-steroid-sensitive malignancies)
- Vaginal bleeding that has not been diagnosed
- An allergy to desogestrel or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Mood altered, depressed mood, decreased sexual drive (libido)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Acne
- Breast pain, irregular/absence of menstruation
- Increased body weight
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- Desogestrel is also not recommended for patients with thrombosis (blood clot in a vein) and/or who have/are suspected of having breast cancer.
- It is also not recommended for patients who have unusual vaginal bleeding, pulmonary embolism, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), and/or severe liver disease.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Desogestrel works by thickening the cervical mucus, which prevents sperm cells from entering the womb, thereby preventing fertilisation and lowering the chance of pregnancy.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way this medicine works, or Desogestrel itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Especially if you are taking Medicines used for epilepsy, tuberculosis, HIV, Medicines used to treat other infectious diseases and medicines for High blood pressure.
Dosage
Overdose
If you suspect an overdose, inform your doctor immediately or visit your nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Maintaining effective contraceptive protection is crucial, and this can be compromised if more than 36 hours pass between taking two tablets of Desogestrel. If a user realizes they are less than 12 hours late in taking a tablet, they should take the missed tablet as soon as they remember and then continue with their regular schedule. However, if the delay is more than 12 hours, an additional method of contraception should be used for the next 7 days. If tablets were missed during the first week after starting Desogestrel, and sexual intercourse occurred in the week preceding the missed tablets, there is a risk of pregnancy, and this should be taken into consideration.
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