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IMPLANON (Etonogestrel Implant), an implant form of contraceptive is prescribed by the physicians for the contraception. IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) prevents the contraception by inhibiting the ovulation process. IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) can cause cervical thickening which prevents the entry of the sperm and the fertilization. IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) is a small rod with the hormone medication that is inserted in the under arm, release the contraceptive hormone slowly over the period of 3 years. After 3 years, IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) should be removed and can be replaced, if required.
Who should not use IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant)?
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel Implant) is contraindicated in the patients with liver disease and hepatic malignancies, pregnant women, abnormal coagulopathies and patients with familial or personal history of stroke, familial or personal history of breast cancer and abnormal vaginal bleeding of unknown cause and patient having allergy to Etonogestrel and the derivatives. If you are nursing a baby below 4 weeks of age, you should not use IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant). Patients who are under the age of 18 years old should not use IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant).You should not take IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant), if you are taking drugs like anti-HIV drugs like protease inhibitors, herbal products like St.John’s Wort, anti-fungal drugs like Ketoconazole and itraconazole, Griseofulvin, topiramate, modafinil, Phenytoin, phenylbutazone, carbamazepine and oxcarbamazepine, rifampicin and barbiturates.
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) Side Effects:
The common side effects of IMPLANON (Etonogestrel Implant) are pain at the insertion site, dysmenorrhoea, head ache, dizziness, depression, leucorrhoea, abdominal pain, emotional lability, sinusitis, depression, back pain, breast pain or tenderness, pharyngitis, influenza like symptoms, abdominal pain, vaginitis, weight problems and acne. The less common side effects of IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) are pruritis, arthralgia, constipation, hypertension, asthenia, and increase in the appetite, sexual function disorder, somnolence, vaginitis, myalgia and migraine.
How IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) is implanted?
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) is inserted under the arm using a needle under the influence of local anaesthesia.
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) should be administered only by a trained healthcare provider.
After the insertion of IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant), you can feel the implant at the site of injection.
After the injection of IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant), the site of injection is covered with bandage.
You can remove the bandage 3 – 4 days after the insertion procedure.
Try to visit the clinic with in month of implantation to check the efficacy of the implant.
After the implantation you may need routine mammogram.
If you experience abnormal periods or missed periods inform your Physician right away.
You can remove or replace IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant), after 3 years to continue the contraception.
What should I know about IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant)?
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) is a contraceptive device placed under the arm and it is efficient up to 3 years.
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) is contraindicated in the pregnant women and the nursing mothers with a baby of less than 4 weeks old.
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant) can cause less common to serious side effects.
You should not take a new drug with out informing your Physician, while you are using IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant).
If you discontinue the use of IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant), you can be pregnant.
Inform your Physician if you experience abnormal or prolonged bleeding or missed a period.
Where can I get more information on IMPLANON (Etonogestrel implant)?
IMPLANON (Etonogestrel Implant) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for IMPLANON (Etonogestrel Implant) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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