Drug reference
ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel
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Drug class
Endocrine (Gonadal Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Levonorgestrel: Progestin; inhibits secretion of gonadotropins from pituitary; prevents follicular maturation and ovulation; stimulates growth of mammary tissues. Ethinyl estradiol: Reduces release of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) from hypothalamus; reduces release of gonadotropin from pituitary.
Common side effects
- Bloating
- Amenorrhea
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Benign or malignant neoplasm of liver
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Breast changes (enlargement, tenderness, secretion
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel?
ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel belongs to: Endocrine.
How does ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel work?
Levonorgestrel: Progestin; inhibits secretion of gonadotropins from pituitary; prevents follicular maturation and ovulation; stimulates growth of mammary tissues. Ethinyl estradiol: Reduces release of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) from hypothalamus; reduces release of gonadotropin from pituitary.
What are the common side effects of ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel?
Bloating, Amenorrhea, Arterial thromboembolism, Benign or malignant neoplasm of liver, Breakthrough bleeding, Cerebral hemorrhage, Breast changes (enlargement, tenderness, secretion
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