Implanon NXT

Etonogestrel

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Contraception.

Subdermal insertion A single implant can be left in place for 3 yr. Remove the implant no later than 3 yr after the date of insertion. No preceding hormonal contraceptive use in the past mth Insert between day 1 & 5 of menstrual cycle, even if the woman is still bleeding. Changing from a combined hormonal contraceptive method [combined oral contraceptive (COC), vag ring or transdermal patch] Insert preferably on the day after the last active tab of the previous COC, but at the latest on the day following the usual tab-free or placebo tab interval of the previous COC. In case a vag ring or transdermal patch has been used, insert implant preferably on the day of removal, but at the latest when the next application would have been due. Changing from a progestagen-only contraceptive method [eg, progestagen-only pill, injectable, implant or intrauterine system (IUS)] Injectable contraceptive: Insert on the day the next inj is due. Progestagen-only pill: Insert w/in 24 hr after the last tab. Implant/IUS: Insert on the same day the previous implant/IUS is removed. Following abortion or miscarriage 1st trimester: Insert w/in 5 days following 1st trimester abortion or miscarriage. 2nd trimester: Insert between day 21-28 following 2nd trimester abortion or miscarriage. Postpartum Breastfeeding: Insert after the 4th postpartum wk. Use a barrier method until 7 days after insertion. Non-breastfeeding: Insert between 21-28 days postpartum. If implant is inserted later than 28 days postpartum, use barrier method until 7 days after insertion.

Hypersensitivity. Active venous thromboembolic disorder. Known or suspected sex steroid sensitive malignancies. Undiagnosed vag bleeding. Presence or history of liver tumours (benign or malignant), severe hepatic disease (as long as liver function values have not returned to normal). Known or suspected pregnancy.

Depot Contraceptives

G03AC08 - etonogestrel ; Belongs to the class of progestogens. Used as systemic contraceptives.

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