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CH 62. Drugs for Birth Control Drug List (1)

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Updated (Health Canada Product Database Online Query) 1/26/2021
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/levonorgestrel [Alesse,
Aviane, Brevicon, Indayo, Marvelon, Ovral, Portia,
Seasonale, Seasonique, Select, Tri-Jordyana, Triquilar]
etonogestrel [Nuvaring, Nexplanon]
medroxyprogesterone acetate [Medroxy,
Provera]
norethindrone [Ortho, Synphasic]
ulipristal [Ella]
* You are responsible for all the key information provided about each drug studied – not just the one’s listed above
– ie its mechanism of action, all the diseases it is used to treat and the pathophysiology of these diseases. The
drugs listed above are representative examples of other drugs that are used similarly. Only these specific names
may appear on exams. Regarding side effects, focus on those that are included in both the notes and the slides
and that are discussed in some detail.
Although both generic and [Brand] name are given, eg ethinyl estradiol [Brevicon], Brand names are for your
clinical information: there is no need to memorize Brand names for exams.
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