Deblitane: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Currently on the market there are many different types of oral contraceptives. Due to the relatively good effectiveness and few side effects, the daily oral contraceptive pills are chosen by many women. Oral contraceptives are also divided into several categories, one of which is a class of non-estrogens such as Deblitane.

1. What is Deblitane?

Deblitane is a birth control pill. Deblitane belongs to a group of drugs that do not contain estrogen, the main active ingredient of which is norethindrone (a form of progestin). Deblitane is a hormone that prevents conception by thickening vaginal fluids to prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. fertilized egg attaches. If the fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, the egg will be eliminated from the body.
Deblitane also works to prevent the release of an egg (ovulation) during the first half of a woman's menstrual cycle. Conventional birth control methods (such as condoms, cervical caps...) are often less effective than combined hormones (estrogen and progestin) because they do not prevent ovulation. Deblitane is usually prescribed for women who cannot use estrogen. To reduce the risk of pregnancy, it is important to take Deblitane exactly as prescribed. However, the use of Deblitane does not protect the user or partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

2. Instructions for using the drug Deblitane

Drug users need to carefully read the instructions for use before taking Deblitane. Accordingly, Deblitane is to be taken by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Users need to choose a time of day that is easy to remember and take Deblitane at the same time each day, the interval between doses should be 24 hours apart.
Taking Deblitane after the evening meal or before going to bed can be helpful if the user experiences symptoms such as abdominal pain or nausea while taking the drug. The best time to start taking Deblitane is on the first day of your period. If the user starts taking the pill on any other random day, then use an extra form of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, spermicide) for the first 48 hours. to ensure the effectiveness of contraception until the pill has had enough time to work.
Continue to repeat 1 pill a day, after taking the last pill in a pack, start a new pack the next day. There are no breaks between packs of Deblitane , nor do you take any "reminder" pills (one with no active ingredient). The user's period may be irregular, heavier/lighter than usual or there may be vaginal bleeding between periods, however, it is important to not stop using Deblitane if these occur.
There is a chance of getting pregnant if you miss a pill, starting a new Deblitane pack later or taking it at a different time of day than usual can also lead to an unwanted pregnancy. More specifically, if the user misses a pill or takes it 3 hours or more later than usual, or is experiencing diarrhea or vomiting right after taking the pill... then use a birth control method. backup (such as condoms, spermicide...) every time you have sex for the next 48 hours.

3. Deblitane side effects

Deblitane may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, or weight gain. In addition, there is vaginal bleeding between periods (blood spots) or missed periods, irregular periods when taking Deblitane. If any of Deblitane side effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away. If you miss 2 periods in a row (or 1 period if you haven't used Deblitane correctly), then contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.
Deblitane may increase a user's blood pressure, so it is important to check your blood pressure regularly and let your doctor know if the results are too high. Serious side effects that can also occur with Deblitane include:
Breast lumps; Mental changes (exacerbation of depression); Stomach pain ; Severe abdominal pain; Vaginal bleeding (continuous bleeding, sudden heavy bleeding, missed period); Dark urine ; Yellow eyes or skin. Deblitane has rarely caused serious problems such as death from a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke).
User should contact medical help immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Chest pain, jaw pain or left arm pain; Confusion; Easy dizziness, sudden fainting; Pain or hot swelling in the groin or calf; Hard to say; Sudden shortness of breath, rapid breathing; Unusual headache (headache with vision changes, lack of coordination, worse migraine, sudden severe headache); Unusual sweating; Weakness on one side of the body; Vision problems (such as double vision, partial or complete blindness).

4. Notes when using the drug Deblitane

Before using Deblitane, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to norethindrone, other progestins or any other allergies. The patient's history of particular concern is:
Blood clots (eg, in legs, eyes, lungs); Blood clotting disorders; High blood pressure; Abnormal breast kilometers; Cancer (especially cancers in women such as endometrial cancer, breast cancer); Low "good" (HDL) cholesterol levels; Depression; Diabetes; Severe headache/migraine; Heart problems (valvular disease, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack); History of yellow eyes, jaundice; Pregnant; Are using hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch) Liver disease (tumour); Unexplained vaginal bleeding. Smoking increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots and high blood pressure due to hormonal birth control such as the drug Deblitane. The risk of these serious problems increases with age and the number of cigarettes a Deblitane user is smoking, so you should not smoke during treatment.
Tell the doctor if the user has recently had or will have surgery in the near future, the user is about to be in bed or chair for a long time (a long plane ride). These conditions increase your risk of blood clots, especially if you're using hormonal birth control. Users may need to stop taking Deblitane for a while or take special precautions.
Deblitane may cause darkened areas on the face and body (pigmentation). Sun exposure can worsen the side effects of Deblitane, so users should limit their time in the sun, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Deblitane should not be used during pregnancy. If the user becomes pregnant or suspects pregnancy, tell the doctor immediately. Deblitane may pass into breast milk in small amounts and cause unwanted effects in a nursing infant.

5. Deblitane drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the way Deblitane works or increase the risk of serious side effects, some drugs can make hormonal birth control less effective by reducing levels of birth control hormones in the body, which can lead to pregnancy such as:
Griseofulvin; Modafinil; Rifamycins; seizure medicine (barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate); HIV medicine (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir).

Deblitane may interfere with certain laboratory tests that may cause false results (such as sex hormone-binding globulin, thyroid tests). Deblitane overdose symptoms may include: severe nausea, vomiting, sudden and unusual vaginal bleeding. Accordingly, Deblitane users should have regular health check-ups, including tests such as blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, cervical smear... to monitor response and Check for side effects.
To ensure safety and monitor health status during and after using Deblitane, drug users should perform a periodical general health examination or follow-up appointments as prescribed by a doctor. At Vinmec International General Hospital, there are now a full range of tests and clinical examinations to check the patient's health status, side effects during and after using the drug. The entire examination and testing process at Vinmec is carried out by a team of experienced and qualified medical doctors and modern medical facilities, so it can give accurate results, helping doctors advice on the best treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com