How is Levonorgestrel Intradermal Route dosed?
Levonorgestrel (Intradermal Route) is typically administered by a trained healthcare professional and is used to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. It is important to follow the specific dosing instructions provided by your doctor. Please consult your healthcare provider for accurate and up-to-date dosing information.
What is the dosage form of Levonorgestrel Intradermal Route?
Levonorgestrel intradermal route is available in the form of an implant.
What medications are contraindication with Levonorgestrel Intradermal Route?
Medications that may interact with levonorgestrel intradermal route include caffeine and certain medications such as Atazanavir, Clomipramine, Diazepam, Doxepin, Imipramine, Lamotrigine, Licorice, Lorazepam, Perampanel, Selegiline, Tacrine, Temazepam, Triazolam, Troleandomycin, Voriconazole, and Warfarin. It is important to consult with your doctor to understand all possible interactions, as they may change the dose or frequency of use, or provide special instructions regarding the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
How is Levonorgestrel Intradermal Route administered?
Levonorgestrel intradermal route is administered through the use of a hormone-releasing birth control implant that is surgically placed and removed under the skin of the upper arm by a trained healthcare provider. The implants are placed in the upper arm for up to 5 years, usually within the first 7 days of a regular menstrual period. After insertion, a healthcare provider should check the implant's placement by feeling the arm. If the implant is not felt, a non-hormonal birth control method should be used until confirmation of proper placement.
What are common precautions when taking Levonorgestrel Intradermal Route?
Common precautions when taking levonorgestrel intradermal route include:
- Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have any allergies to levonorgestrel or other medications, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Pediatric: This medicine is not recommended for use before the start of menstruation in teenage females.
- Geriatric: Elderly women should not use levonorgestrel implants due to insufficient studies on their effects in the geriatric population.
- Breastfeeding: Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as levonorgestrel may affect breast milk production.
- Surgery or medical tests: You may need to stop using levonorgestrel several days before having surgery or medical tests.
- Drug interactions: Inform your doctor about all other medications, prescription or nonprescription, and herbal or vitamin supplements you are taking, as they may interact with levonorgestrel.
Always consult your doctor before using levonorgestrel intradermal route, and follow their instructions carefully.