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Levora (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

 

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LEVORA SUMMARY

WATSON PHARMA
Revised: May 2005
IN-5262/S
PHYSICIAN LABELING
Levora ® 0.15/30-28
(levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg)
Rx only

Levora ® 0.15/30-28 Tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen consisting of 21 white tablets containing levonorgestrel 0.15 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg followed by 7 peach tablets containing inert ingredients. Levonorgestrel is a totally synthetic progestogen with the chemical name (–)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one. Ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen with the chemical name 19-Nor-17α-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol.

Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.

LEVORA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Levora (Levonorgestrel / Estradiol)

Online Learning Supports GP Contraception Advice, Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners
Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today [2008.10.09]

Pope Benedict Reiterates Church's Opposition To Contraception Use
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]

'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
Source: MedicineNet Birth Control Specialty [2008.08.25]

Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Source: MedicineNet Vasectomy Specialty [2008.04.14]

Availability Of EC For Teens Declines At NYC Health Clinics, Report Says
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2008.10.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Levora (Levonorgestrel / Estradiol)

AZD6140 Oral Contraceptive Interaction Study [Recruiting]

A Study of Efficacy and Safety With the Transdermal Contraceptive System Versus Triphasil. [Completed]

A Study to Evaluate Suppression of the Pituitary-Ovarian Axis With Three Different Oral Contraceptive Regimens [Completed]

Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Seasonale for Treatment of Low Bone Mineral Density [Withdrawn]

Observational Trial With Leios/Alesse [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-10-09

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