Warnings & Recalls for Trivora 28
Trivora 28 and Pregnancy
Trivora 28
should not be used during pregnancy or for
4 weeks after pregnancy. Trivora 28 may be passed through breast-milk causing harm to a nursing child and
should not be taken while breast-feeding. Trivora 28 may also decrease the production of breast-milk.
General Warnings
Trivora
should not be used by anyone with the following conditions:
- hypertension (high blood pressure) that has not been treated or maintained
- heart problems such as valve disorders or heart disease
- a history of a stroke, abnormal clotting of the blood or a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- diabetes-related eye disorders, kidney problems or circulation issues
- if you have ever had cancer of the breast or uterus, or irregular and uncontrolled bleeding from the vagina
- liver disease or cancer, or if you have a history of jaundice induced by pregnancy or the use of contraceptives
- strong, persistent headaches or migraines
- if you smoke on a regular basis and are also older than 35 years of age
Inform your healthcare provider about your medical history. Be sure to let your doctor know if you have:
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- varicose veins (veins that collect more blood than normal which may result in enlargement and discomfort)
- diabetes
- hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- gallbladder disease
- any seizure-causing disorders such as epilepsy
- ever had an irregular menstrual cycle, especially if it has not been controlled
- a history of breast lumps or nodules, if you have ever had unusual mammogram results or fibrocystic breast disease
- tuberculosis (TB)
- ever had any mental illnesses such as depression
Patients should know that smoking during the use of Trivora 28 can
increase the possibility of developing a blood clot, stroke or heart attack. This risk is further increased in women
above the age of 35.
Trivora 28 Interactions
It may not be safe to take certain drugs while using Trivora 28 as a birth control method. Let your doctor know about all medications you are using, specifically:
- medications for pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) such as bosentan
- any antibiotics
- treatments for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or hepatitis C
- barbiturates (a type of depressant) or phenobarbital
- St. John's wort
- anticonvulsants (medicines for preventing or controlling seizures)
- muscle relaxants including dantrolene or tizanidine
- tranexamic acid
Trivora 28 Treatment and Use
Trivora 28 | levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol is an oral contraceptive marketed by Parke-Davis for preventing pregnancy in women.
Trivora 28 does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV or AIDS.
How Does Trivora 28 Work?
Trivora 28 works by releasing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel that act in three ways. These hormones prevent pregnancy by:
- preventing the process of ovulation in which an egg is released from the body
- thickening cervical mucus
- altering the lining of the uterus
These effects decreases the likelihood for sperm to reach the egg (if ovulation does occur) or attach to the uterine lining if the egg becomes fertilized.
How to Take Trivora 28
Trivora 28 comes in a blister pack of 28 tablets to be taken orally once each day. To begin use of Trivora 28, start your first pill on the same day that your period starts or on the first Sunday following your period. Doses should not be taken more than 24 hours apart. If you forget to take a pill, take the next dose as soon as you remember and use a second form of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Trivora 28 contains 4 weeks of tablets, the final week consists of seven “reminder” (placebo) pills during which the patient should begin their period.
Upon beginning use of Trivora 28 patients will need to use a backup form of birth control to prevent pregnancy until the medication has taken effect.
Keep an extra pack of Trivora 28 on hand for when your blister pack has run out to prevent skipping any doses.
