Caziant Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. TABLE 2 lists the typical unintended pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, the IUD, and implants, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of these methods can result in lower failure rates. % of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy within the First Year of Use % of Women Continuing Use at One Year Among couples.
What should I know before taking it?
Oral contraceptives should not be used in women who currently have the following conditions: Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disordersA past history of deep vein thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disordersCerebral vascular or coronary artery disease (current or history)Valvular heart disease with thrombogenic complicationsSevere hypertensionDiabetes with vascular involvementHeadaches with focal neurological symptoms Major surgery with prolonged immobilization Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast (or personal history of breast cancer)Carcinoma of the endometrium or other known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasiaUndiagnosed abnormal genital bleedingCholestatic jaundice of.
What important warnings are listed?
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives should be strongly advised not to smoke.
How is this medication usually taken?
To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Caziant tablets must be taken exactly as directed, at the same time every day, and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours. Caziant tablets may be initiated using either a Sunday start or a Day 1 start. NOTE: Seven different "day label strips" are provided to accommodate the selected start regimen. The patient should place the self-adhesive "day label strip" that corresponds to her starting day on the blister card above the first row of tablets. During the First Cycle of Use IMPORTANT: The possibility of ovulation and conception prior to initiation of use of Caziant tablets should be considered. A woman can begin to take Caziant tablets either on.
What side effects are listed?
An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives (see WARNINGS section): Thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis with or without embolismArterial thromboembolismPulmonary embolismMyocardial infarctionCerebral hemorrhageCerebral thrombosisHypertensionGallbladder diseaseHepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives: Mesenteric thrombosisRetinal thrombosis The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related: NauseaVomitingGastrointestinal symptoms (such as.
What interactions are listed?
Changes in contraceptive effectiveness associated with coadministration of other drugs: a. Anti-infective agents and anticonvulsants Contraceptive effectiveness may be reduced when hormonal contraceptives are coadministered with some antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and other drugs that increase metabolism of contraceptive steroids. This could result in unintended pregnancy or breakthrough bleeding. Examples include barbiturates, rifampin, phenylbutazone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, and griseofulvin. Since desogestrel is mainly metabolized by the cytochrome P450 2C9 enzyme (CYP 2C9) to form etonogestrel, the active progestin, there is a possibility of.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fd8f5a16-97c0-4e92-a7cb-dc9a5a68b648
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