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Naphativ belongs to the group of hormonal drugs - hormones, is made in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient of Naphativ is Levonorgestrel and is indicated for birth control. However, Naphativ can cause some unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using Naphativ, patients should learn detailed information about this product.
1. What is Naphativ?
The active ingredient Naphativ is Levonorgestrel - a synthetic form of progesterone. This active ingredient has the effect of inhibiting ovulation, at the same time changing the lining of the uterus, relaxing the smooth muscle of the uterus and inhibiting the pituitary gland. Levonorgestrel also changes the composition of the mucus of the uterus, making it impossible for sperm to move in to reach the egg, and the changed endometrial layer also makes it impossible for the egg to implant in the uterus.2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Naphativ
Naphativ is indicated in contraception or prevention of unwanted pregnancy when no safety method is used during sex.
However, Naphativ is contraindicated for women with the following conditions:
Pregnant or suspected of being pregnant; Women with persistent jaundice or itching in previous pregnancies; Women with abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease such as tumor/hepatitis; Patients with symptoms of active thromboembolism or a history of breast carcinoma.
3. Dosage and how to use Naphativ
Naphativ birth control pills are used in oral form. The first pill should be taken on the first day of the menstrual cycle. The following days use 1 tablet / day and avoid the case of intermittent use of the drug. Intermittent use of the pill can make the pill less effective in preventing pregnancy.
The medicine should be taken at the same time every day. It can be after a meal or before going to bed to help maintain an interval of about 24 hours between doses, should not be more than 72 hours.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Naphativ is for reference only. Therefore, before using Naphativ, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of forgetting/overdose of Naphativ
If you miss a dose of Naphativ use the missed dose as soon as you remember and it may be necessary to add another mechanical method of contraception. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Naphativ and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not take a double dose of Naphativ, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing a dose of Naphativ, patients can set an alarm or ask relatives to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Naphativ drug in excess of prescribed and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures for Naphativ poisoning such as causing vomiting. Then take the patient to a medical facility for treatment.
5. Unwanted side effects when using Naphativ drugs
Naphativ medicine can cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, the side effects of Naphativ can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Naphativ include fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, bleeding, chest tightness, decreased libido, sweating, baldness... Effects This side effect may occur at the start of treatment or after increasing the dose of Naphativ. Usually these side effects from Naphativ can be transient or subside over time.
Some notes during the use of Naphativ:
Naphativ can change the ability to work as well as increase the effect of side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs... Naphativ birth control pills may cause interactions with some drugs that induce liver enzymes such as Phenytoin, Primidon.... Therefore, people who are being treated with these drugs should use contraception. Naphativ should be used with caution in cases of epilepsy, heart valves or problems with cerebral circulation. If diarrhea or vomiting occurs while using Naphativ, additional contraception should be used. The vomited drug needs to be re-administered within 3 hours to maintain the effect. Above is important information about Naphativ drug, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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