Emoquette drug: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Emoquette is a hormone drug that is used quite commonly in daily contraception. Let's find out what Emoquette has and the notes to use Emoquette safely and effectively.

1. What is Emoquette?

Emoquette pills contain progestin and estrogen, which are two hormones. Emoquette works by stopping the release of an egg (ovulation) during the menstrual cycle. Emoquette also thickens vaginal fluid to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg to fertilize it and also changes the lining of the uterus to prevent the attachment of a fertilized egg.
Therefore, Emoquette is used as a contraceptive. In addition, Emoquette can help regular menstruation, reduce blood volume, avoid amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts, and can also aid in the treatment of acne.
However, using Emoquette does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV gonorrhea and chlamydia.

2. How to use Emoquette?

Proper use will help increase the absorption of active ingredients and Emoquette will promote maximum effects, ensuring effective treatment for users. Therefore, patients should pay attention to the following notes when using Emoquette:
Emoquette is used orally. The dose of Emoquette is usually once daily. It is best to use Emoquette at the same time of day to maintain the drug concentration in the body, avoid forgetting the pill, thereby helping the user to prevent pregnancy effectively. The time to start taking Emoquette is on the first Sunday after the start of your period or on the first day of your period, if this is your first time using Emoquette and not using a form of contraception. contain hormones such as patches, previous birth control pills. During your first cycle, you should use an extra form of non-hormonal contraception such as condoms for the first 7 days of taking Emoquette to prevent pregnancy until the pill has had enough time to work. It should be noted that the Emoquette blister pack has two types: 21 tablets and 28 tablets. Type 21 tablets and all tablets have active ingredients. The 28-pill version will have an additional 7 placebo pills, enough to take for 4 weeks to help users avoid forgetting to take a pill. Whichever type you choose, take 21 pills containing the active ingredient for 21 days (3 weeks) in a row, one pill a day at the same time. That is, if you are taking Emoquette 21 tablets, you should make a note to remember to continue your dosing cycle 7 days later, with a pack of 28 pills, you should start with the first pill in the pack and take them in the correct order. on one's own. Besides taking Emoquette, you need to use a back-up method of birth control such as condoms if you have vomiting or diarrhea, because vomiting or diarrhea can reduce the concentration of Emoquette needed to be effective. contraception. In addition, taking Emoquette after dinner or before bed can help limit this risk.

3. What are the side effects of Emoquette?

In addition to the therapeutic effect, the use of Emoquette can lead to unwanted effects. Common side effects of Emoquette include: Nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal bloating, chest tightness, signs of edema due to increased fluid retention such as swollen ankles, weight change.
In addition, users of Emoquette may experience phenomena such as vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed or irregular periods, especially during the first few months of use. Use Emoquette.
Tell your doctor right away if while taking Emoquette you experience any serious side effects including:
A lump in the breast, if this appears, get checked as it could be is a breast tumor; Mental changes - moods such as depression; Stomach pain Abnormal vaginal bleeding, missed period; Dark urine Yellow eyes, yellow skin; Very rare, but Emoquette can cause serious blood clotting problems leading to deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke, sometimes even death. Therefore, people using Emoquette need to watch for signs such as chest pain, jaw pain, left arm pain, confusion, dizziness, sudden fainting, pain, swelling in the groin or calf, difficulty speaking, difficulty speaking. sudden breathing, sudden headache, severe headache, vision changes, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, problems with vision changes.
Emoquette may cause melasma, darkening of the face and skin, and worsening with sun exposure. Therefore, during the use of Emoquette, you need to limit your time in the sun, use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
In addition, Emoquette may affect blood glucose levels. .
An important side effect of Emoquette is that it may take a long time to get pregnant after you stop using it. In addition, Emoquette may decrease breast milk production and a small amount of the drug that passes into breast milk may cause unwanted effects on a nursing infant.
Allergic reactions classified as serious with Emoquette are very rare with symptoms including: rash, itchy face, swelling of the face, itching, swelling of the tongue and throat, dizziness, difficulty breathing.
Emoquette may interfere with certain tests such as blood clotting factors, thyroid function tests. Make sure laboratory staff and all doctors know you are using Emoquette.
Before using Emoquette, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogens such as ethinylestradiol, mestranol or progestins such as norethindrone, desogestrel; a history of coagulopathy, coagulopathy; high blood pressure, breast abnormalities, cancers such as breast cancer, high cholesterol; depression, high blood sugar, edema, gallbladder problems; migraine headache; heart problems such as heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, heart attack; a history of yellow eyes, jaundice, kidney disease, liver disease, stroke, swelling - edema; thyroid diseases; Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects when taking Emoquette medicine. While taking Emoquette, if you notice other unwanted effects not listed above or if any of these side effects are severe, persist or get worse, do not be subjective, stop the medicine. Emoquette and immediately notify the doctor or pharmacist for advice on the correct, timely and safe treatment plan.

4. What drug interactions can occur when taking Emoquette?

Interactions between Emoquette and other drugs when used at the same time or at a close time can affect each other's effects and effectiveness, even increase the risk of unwanted effects of each drug. medicine. Therefore, before using Emoquette, tell your doctor about all other medicines and products you are using.
Products that interact with Emoquette that increase the risk of side effects include: Aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole, exemestane; ospemifene, tamoxifen, tizanidine, tranexamic acid.
Products that increase the elimination of Emoquette from the body, reducing drug concentrations leading to a decrease in the effectiveness of the drug's intended use include: anti-tuberculosis drugs such as griseofulvin; modafinil; rifamycins, rifabutin; medicines used to treat seizures such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate; HIV medicines such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir.

5. What are some other notes when using Emoquette?

Overusing Emoquette can lead to overdose and serious symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing.
If you have missed a dose of Emoquette , do not use it as soon as you remember but ask your doctor or pharmacist immediately to know when to take Emoquette .
To prevent the drug Emoquette from being degraded leading to quality deterioration and possibly losing the required therapeutic and safety effects, you need to store the drug in the conditions as directed.
To ensure safety and avoid the side effects of Emoquette, patients should read the instructions carefully before using or follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. In case the use of Emoquette drug is not effective, the patient should go to the medical facility for examination and treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com