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Ortho-Tricyclen

Aka: Ortho-Tricyclen, OrthoTricyclen, Ortho Tricyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec
  1. See Also
    1. Oral Contraceptive
    2. Oral Contraceptive Drug Interaction
    3. Oral Contraceptive Selection
    4. Oral Contraceptive Side Effect Management
    5. Oral Contraceptive-Related Uterine Bleeding Management
  2. Preparations (Norgestimate / Ethinyl Estradiol)
    1. Ortho Tri-Cyclen (0.18 - 0.215 - 0.250 / 35)
  3. Components
    1. Norgestimate 0.5 to 1.0 (see preparations above)
    2. Ethinyl Estradiol 35 ug
  4. Effect
    1. Relative Progestational Activity: 0.3 (low)
    2. Estrogenic Activity: 35 (moderate)
    3. Androgenic Activity: 0.15 (low)
  5. Pill associated problems
    1. Indications to switch to Modicon
      1. Acne Vulgaris (lower androgen)
      2. Increased Appetite (lower Progestin)
      3. Break-through bleed days 1-9 (more Estrogen)
      4. Break-through bleed all of month (more Estrogen)
      5. Major Depression provoked (lower Progestin)
      6. Menses too light (more Estrogen, less Progestin)
    2. Indications to switch to Demulen 1/35
      1. Breast Tenderness or engorgement (lower Estrogen)
      2. Break-through bleed days 10-21 (more Progestin)
      3. Headaches (lower Estrogen)
      4. Heavy Menses (more Progestin or less Estrogen)
      5. Dysmenorrhea or Menstrual Cramps (more Progestin)
      6. Moodiness (less Estrogen or more Progestin)
      7. Weight gain (less Estrogen or more Progestin)
    3. Indications to switch to Lo/Ovral
      1. Libido decreased (more androgen)
  6. References
    1. Cerel-Suhl (1999) Am Fam Physician 60(7):2073 [PubMed]
    2. Speroff (1993) Obstet Gynecol 81:1034-47 [PubMed]
    3. Dickey (1998) Managing Contraceptive Pill Patients
Medication Costs
Tri-Sprintec (on 6/18/2017 at Walmart.com)
Tri-Sprintec #28 tablets for $9.00 $0.32 each
ortho tri-cyclen (on 3/22/2017 at Medicaid.Gov Pharmacy Drug pricing)
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN 28 TABLET Generic $0.28 each
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO TABLET Generic $0.27 each
tri-sprintec (on 5/17/2017 at Medicaid.Gov Pharmacy Drug pricing)
TRI-SPRINTEC TABLET Generic $0.28 each
FPNotebook does not benefit financially from showing this medication data or their pharmacy links. This information is provided only to help medical providers and their patients see relative costs. Insurance plans negotiate lower medication prices with suppliers. Prices shown here are out of pocket, non-negotiated rates. See Needy Meds for financial assistance information.

Tri-Cyclen (C0667848)

Concepts Pharmacologic Substance (T121) , Hormone (T125) , Organic Chemical (T109)
MSH C109079
English Ortho Tri-Cyclen, triphasic oral tablet, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Cyclen, tri-cyclen ortho, ortho tri cyclen, ortho tri-cyclen, tri cyclen, tri-cyclen, Orthotricyclen
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


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