Amethyst: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Currently, there are many methods of contraception being applied such as using condoms, rings, contraceptive implant, contraceptive patch... However, there are many couples who choose this method. Daily contraception with Amethyst. So what is Amethyst and what does Amethyst do?

1. What does Amethyst do?

What is amethyst? Amethyst is a combination hormone used to prevent pregnancy. Amethyst contains two active ingredients: levonorgestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Amethyst works primarily by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during a woman's menstrual cycle. In addition, Amethyst also makes vaginal fluid thicker, helps prevent sperm from meeting an egg (fertilization phenomenon) and changes the lining of the uterus, preventing a fertilized egg from entering the uterus to implant. .
In addition to preventing pregnancy, Amethyst is also used to make a woman's menstrual cycle more regular, reduce blood loss and improve menstrual pain, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts and can also treat Acne .
However, the use of Amethyst does not protect the user against the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydial infection...).

2. How to use Amethyst

Read the instructions for use of Amethyst carefully before starting to use it. The medication leaflet contains a lot of important information about when to take your medicine, what to do if you miss a dose... If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for proper guidance. most accurate.
Amethyst is to be taken by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 1 dose per day. Choose a time of day that is easy for the user to remember and take the pill at the same time each day.
It is very important when using Amethyst to prevent pregnancy that you continue to take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor or the instructions on the package to find the first pill, start taking the first pill and take it in the correct order, Do not skip any dose as there is a chance of pregnancy if you miss a pill or take it at a different time of day than usual.
Accordingly, you should take this medicine after dinner or before going to bed if you have stomach pain or nausea due to the drug. Regardless of when you take the medicine, it is very important that you take it at the same time every day, exactly 24 hours apart.
One blister pack contains 28 pills each containing the active ingredient, take one pill once daily for 28 consecutive days. After taking the last pill in the old pack, start a new pack the next day. There are no breaks between packs, and there are no "reminder" tablets (no pill). Most women who do not have regular periods while taking this medicine may experience spotting, if this happens you should not stop taking it.
If this is your first time using this medicine, take the first pill on the blister on the first day of your cycle. If your doctor directs you to start taking this medicine on any other day, use an extra form of hormone-free birth control (such as a condom) for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy until the pill is full. time to take effect. If you start on the first day of your period, you don't need to use backup birth control for the first week.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information on how to switch from other hormonal birth control methods (such as the patch, other birth control pills) to this product. If any information is not clear, please refer to the leaflet or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

3. Side effects of Amethyst

Amethyst may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach/abdominal pain, tightness in the chest, swelling in the ankles/feet, or weight change. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away.
As mentioned above, many women will not have regular periods while taking Amethyst, this is normal. In addition, users may experience vaginal bleeding/bleeding, especially during the first few months of use. If bleeding is unusually heavy or lasts for more than 7 days in a row, contact your doctor immediately.
Amethyst can increase your blood pressure, so check your blood pressure often and let your doctor know if the results are high.
In addition, serious side effects may occur including: lumps in the breast, mood swings, unusual vaginal bleeding (continuous bleeding, sudden heavy bleeding), severe abdominal pain , pelvic pain, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes, jaundice
Amethyst can rarely cause serious (fatal) problems with blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, pulmonary embolism) , stroke). Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, rapid breathing, chest pain, jaw pain, left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion, dizziness, sudden fainting, pain/ swelling/heat in groin or calf, sudden and severe headache, slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes...

4. Measures to prevent side effects of Amethyst

Before taking medicines containing the active ingredients levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to these substances or to any type of estrogen (mestranol...) and any progestins (such as norethindrone, desogestrel...) any other.
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially about blood clots, blood clotting disorders, high blood pressure, breast exam abnormalities, cancer (endocrine cancer). endometrial and breast cancer), high cholesterol, depression, diabetes, family or personal history of a certain swelling disorder (angioedema). Also, when you have gallbladder problems, migraines, heart problems (heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, history of heart attack), history of yellow eyes, jaundice during pregnancy pregnancy or while using other hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch), kidney disease, liver problems, stroke, edema, thyroid problems, vaginal bleeding that is not If the cause is clear, obesity also needs to be reported to the doctor to prevent side effects.
If the person taking the drug has diabetes, the medication can affect blood sugar, so it is important to check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar such as excessive thirst or urination. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication dosage, exercise regimen, or diet.
Inform the doctor if the patient has just undergone surgery or if he or she is about to be seated for a long time (for example, needing to take a long plane ride). These conditions can increase the risk of blood clots, especially when using hormonal birth control. Once there, Amethyst users may need to stop the medication for a while or take extra special precautions.
Amethyst can cause melasma, sunlight can worsen this effect, so it is important to limit sun exposure, use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when out in the open.
It may take longer to get pregnant again after you stop taking Amethyst birth control pills, then consult your doctor for more information.
Amethyst should not be used during pregnancy, so if you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. In the case of someone who has just given birth or has a miscarriage, or has an abortion after the first 3 months, it is important to talk to your doctor about other reliable forms of birth control and learn about when it is safe to start. use birth control that contains an active estrogen form (like Amethyst).
Amethyst can decrease breast milk production, besides, small amounts of medicine can pass into breast milk and cause unwanted effects on a nursing infant.

5. Possible drug interactions when taking Amethyst

Drug interactions can change the effectiveness of a drug or increase the risk of serious side effects.
Some products that may interact with Amethyst include: aromatase inhibitors (anastrozole, exemestane), ospemifene, tamoxifen, tizanidine, tranexamic acid, combination drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C ( paritaprevir/ombitasvir/ritonavir with or without the active ingredient dasabuvir). Some medications can make hormonal birth control less effective by reducing the amount of hormones in the body that can lead to pregnancy, such as griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (rifampin, rifabutin), medications epilepsy (barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV medicines (nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir)...
When the user has any spotting or sudden bleeding, it may be possible These are signs that your birth control method is not working properly.
Amethyst may interfere with certain tests (such as clotting factor tests, thyroid tests), which may lead to false test results.
If you overdose and have serious symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing, severe nausea and vomiting, sudden and unusual vaginal bleeding, call 911 immediately.
Amethyst is a common birth control pill. In addition to the contraceptive effect, Amethia is also indicated for the treatment of a number of diseases. However, the use of Amethia can cause some side effects. Therefore, you can consider birth control methods with fewer side effects. If you do not really understand about contraceptive methods as well as how to use drugs, you can go to Vinmec International General Hospital for examination and advice on fertility planning, choosing the right method of contraception. , ensure the motherhood later.

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Reference source: webmd.com