Aviane: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Currently on the market there are many contraceptive methods with different effectiveness and advantages and disadvantages, of which hormonal contraceptives are still trusted by many women, the typical representative is Aviane. So what is Aviane?

1. What is Aviane?

Aviane is a combination birth control pill that contains the contraceptive hormones progestin and estrogen. Aviane birth control pills work by stopping ovulation during the menstrual cycle. In addition, Aviane also works to thicken the vaginal fluid layer to prevent fertilization between sperm and egg, change the mucosal layer to prevent the fertilized zygote from implanting in the uterine cavity and being excreted. outside. In addition to preventing pregnancy, Aviane birth control pills also help regulate menstrual regularity, reduce menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain, limit the risk of ovarian cysts and treat acne. However, Aviane does not protect the body of the user and their sexual partners from sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).
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2. Instructions for using Aviane

Read the instructions for use carefully before you start taking Aviane to understand when to take it and what to do if you miss a dose. Aviane is to be taken by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Therefore, users should choose an easy to remember time and take the medicine at the same time each day.
It is very important to use Aviane birth control pills exactly as directed by your doctor. Many products contain birth control hormones with different doses of estrogen and progestin in each pill, resulting in varying levels of activity at each time of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, users need to follow the instructions to find and use the first pill, then take the remaining pills in the correct order. Never skip any dose because of the possibility of an unwanted pregnancy. If you miss any dose, you need to start taking a new pack or use it at a different time of day.
Vomiting or loose stools may decrease the contraceptive effectiveness of Aviane . Users who experience vomiting or diarrhea may need to use backup birth control (such as condoms, spermicide).
Taking Aviane after dinner or before sleeping can be applied when the user has stomach pain or nausea due to the drug. Aviane can be taken at any time of the day, however the most important thing is to take it at the same time every day, 24 hours apart.
Aviane birth control pills can include 21 pills with hormonal contraceptives or 28 pills with 21 pills with and 7 pills without hormonal contraceptives. The way to use the drug is as follows:
When used, the woman takes a hormone pill every day for 21 consecutive days; For a pack of 28 pills, the user continues to take a pill that doesn't contain hormonal contraceptives for 7 consecutive days after finishing 21 active pills; For the Aviane pill pack with 21 pills, after taking it all, stop taking it for 7 consecutive days; Usually, the user will menstruate in the fourth week of the cycle; After finishing a pack of pills (21 or 28 pills), the user should start a new pack the next day whether or not they have a period. If you do not have a period, consult your doctor. For those who are using Aviane for the first time and have never used hormonal contraceptives such as the patch or other oral contraceptives before, take the first pill of the pack on the first Sunday. the first day after menstruation or the first day of menstruation.
For the first cycle of Aviane pills, users need to apply an additional non-hormonal method of contraception (such as condoms, spermicide) for the first 7 days to wait for the drug to take effect. fully used.
Consult a doctor if a woman wants to switch from other hormonal contraceptives (such as the patch, other birth control pills) to Aviane .

3. Side effects of the birth control pill Aviane

Aviane can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, tightness in the chest, swelling in the ankles or feet (a sign of water retention) or weight changes. In addition, Aviane can cause vaginal bleeding between periods (bleeding), missed periods, irregular periods ... especially in the first few months of use. If you miss your period 2 times in a row (or miss 1 time because you haven't used it correctly), contact your doctor to check for pregnancy.
Aviane birth control pills can increase blood pressure. Do measure, check your blood pressure regularly and share the results with your doctor.
Some other serious side effects of the birth control pill Aviane :
Occurrence of breast lumps; Mental changes (such as new or worsening depression); Stomach pain, severe abdominal pain; Abnormal vaginal bleeding (such as continuous bleeding, sudden heavy bleeding, missed period); Dark urine, yellow eyes, yellow skin. Aviane may increase the risk of thrombosis and serious consequences (eg, deep vein thrombosis, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, cerebral infarction). Recognize signs of side effects of Aviane by symptoms such as:
Chest pain, spreading to the upper jaw and left arm; Confusion, dizziness, sudden fainting; Pain, swelling, heat in the groin or lower leg; Difficulty speaking; Sudden shortness of breath, rapid breathing; Unusual headache (including headache with vision changes, loss of coordination, worsening migraine, sudden or very severe headache); Unusual sweating; Weakness on one side of the body, changes in vision (such as double vision, partial or complete blindness).

4. Note when using Aviane . birth control pills

Note about allergy history before using Aviane contraceptives:
Allergic to estrogens (such as ethinylestradiol, mestranol); Allergy to progestins (such as norethindrone, desogestrel); Other medical conditions or allergies. Some previous medical conditions of Aviane users need special attention such as:
Thrombosis in legs, eyes, lungs; Blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency); Hypertension; Abnormalities on breast examination; Cancers (especially endometrial or breast cancer); High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood; Depression; Diabetes; Family or personal history of angioedema; Gallbladder disease; Severe headache or migraine; Cardiovascular disease (such as heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, myocardial infarction); History of yellowing of the eyes or skin during pregnancy or when using hormonal contraceptives (such as pills, patches); Kidney disease, liver disease (including tumors); Stroke; Swelling, edema; Thyroid problems; Unexplained vaginal bleeding. For patients with diabetes, Aviane oral contraceptives may affect blood sugar. Therefore, patients need to check their blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with their doctor. If there are signs of hyperglycemia such as increased thirst, increased urination, etc., the doctor may need to adjust the patient's diabetes medication, lifestyle and nutrition.
Tell your doctor if you have had or will have surgery or have to sit for long periods of time (such as on a long flight). These conditions increase the risk of blood clots forming , especially while using Aviane . At that time, the doctor may recommend stopping the drug for a while or taking special precautions.
A very important feature is that Aviane users may take longer to get pregnant after stopping the pill.
Aviane should not be used during pregnancy. If the user becomes pregnant or thinks he may be pregnant, tell the doctor immediately. For someone who just had a baby or had a miscarriage/abortion within 3 months, talk to your doctor about other reliable forms of birth control and learn about when it's safe to start using oral contraceptives that contain: estrogens (including the drug Aviane). Aviane birth control pills may decrease breast milk production. Small amounts of the medicine that pass into breast milk may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
When you miss a dose, refer to the product package information for proper handling. The woman may then need to use backup birth control (such as condoms, spermicide) to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
For those who find it difficult to use Aviane regularly as directed, contact your doctor to discuss switching to another form of birth control.

5. Drug interactions of birth control pills Aviane

Some products that may interact with Aviane include:
Aromatase inhibitors (such as anastrozole, exemestane); Ospemifene; Tamoxifen; Tizanidine; tranexamic acid; Combination drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir with or without dasabuvir). Some drugs can make birth control hormones less effective by reducing the amount of contraceptive hormones in a woman's body and leading to an increased chance of pregnancy such as:
Griseofulvin; Modafinil; Rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin); seizure medicine (such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate); HIV medicines (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir). Notify your doctor when you start taking any new medications and discuss whether another reliable method of contraception should be used.
Contact your doctor if there is sudden vaginal bleeding as these could be signs that the birth control method is not working well. Aviane can interfere with certain tests such as blood clotting factors, thyroid function... and cause erroneous test results. Therefore, let the medical staff and doctors know when you are using this medicine.

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Reference source: webmd.com