Ovcon (Norethindrone / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

OVCON SUMMARY

Ovcon 35 and Ovcon 50
(Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP)

21-Day OVCON^® 35 provides a regimen for oral contraception derived from 21 tablets composed of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol.

Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptive products such as OVCON 50, 28-Day, which contain 50 mcg of estrogen, should not be used unless medically indicated.

OVCON NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Ovcon (Norethindrone / Estradiol)

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

'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health News Search RSS Feed [2008.08.24]

Detroit Area Catholic Leaders Focus On Document Condemning Contraception
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.08.22]

Teens' Misconceptions About Emergency Contraception
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.08.20]

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

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Published Studies Related to Ovcon (Norethindrone / Estradiol)

Combined continuous ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone acetate does not improve forearm blood flow in postmenopausal women at risk for cardiovascular events: a pilot study. [2007.09]

Impact of combined estradiol and norethindrone therapy on visuospatial working memory assessed by functional magnetic resonance imaging. [2006.11]

Effects of low-dose norethindrone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol (0.5 mg/2.5 microg) in women with postmenopausal symptoms: updated analysis of three randomized, controlled trials. [2006.06]

Oral hormone therapy with 17beta-estradiol and 17beta-estradiol in combination with norethindrone acetate in the prevention of bone loss in early postmenopausal women: dose-dependent effects. [2005.11]

Effect of topiramate or carbamazepine on the pharmacokinetics of an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol in healthy obese and nonobese female subjects. [2003.04]

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Clinical Trials Related to Ovcon (Norethindrone / Estradiol)

Study of Loestrin 24(24 Days of "Real" Pills) Fe Versus Loestrin 1/20 (21 "Real" Pills) [Active, not recruiting]

Treatment of Hyperandrogenism vs. Insulin Resistance in Infertile PCOS Women [Not yet recruiting]

Drug Interactions Between Lopinavir/Ritonavir and Oral or Patch Contraceptives in HIV Infected Women [Active, not recruiting]

A Study of the Effects of GSK189075 on PK Profiles of an Oral Contraceptive Pill When Given to Healthy Female Volunteers [Active, not recruiting]

Data Analyses for Ancillary WISE Femhrt Hormone Replacement Study [Active, not recruiting]

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