What is Audrina Used For?
- Audrina is a combination oral contraceptive (COC) containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.
- It is used for:
- Preventing pregnancy.
- Treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women over 14 years of age who desire contraception and have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy.
How Does Audrina Work?
- Prevents ovulation: Stops the release of an egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle.
- Thickens cervical mucus: Makes it harder for sperm to reach the egg.
- Alters the uterine lining: Reduces the likelihood of a fertilized egg implanting in the uterus.
Effectiveness:
- When used perfectly, Audrina is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
- With typical use (which includes missed or late pills), effectiveness may drop slightly.
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Use condoms for STI protection.
Who Should Not Use Audrina?
- Audrina is contraindicated for women who:
- Are pregnant or suspect pregnancy.
- Have a history of thrombophlebitis, blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes.
- Have liver disease or liver tumors.
- Have or suspect they have breast cancer or estrogen-dependent neoplasia.
- Have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Have severe high blood pressure, diabetes with vascular involvement, or pancreatitis.
Warnings and Precautions:
- Smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially in women over 35.
- Audrina may increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack, particularly in women with risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, or high cholesterol.
- Audrina should not be used if you are currently being treated with certain Hepatitis C medications.
Possible Side Effects:
- Common side effects include:
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Headaches.
- Irregular menstrual bleeding (spotting or breakthrough bleeding).
- Breast tenderness or breast enlargement.
- Weight changes.
- Serious side effects (less common) include:
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism).
- Stroke or heart attack.
- Liver tumors.
- High blood pressure.
When to Start Audrina:
Starting after a period:
- Start taking Audrina on Day 1 of your menstrual cycle (the first day of your period). No backup contraception is needed.
- If you start on Day 2-7, use backup contraception (such as condoms) for the first 7 days of tablet-taking.
After childbirth:
- For non-breastfeeding women, start Audrina 28 days after delivery.
- Use backup contraception for the first 7 days of taking the pills.
After miscarriage or abortion:
- You can start Audrina immediately after a first-trimester miscarriage or abortion. No backup contraception is required.
Missed Pills:
Missed one pill:
- Take the missed pill as soon as you remember.
- Take the next pill at the regular time (even if it means taking two pills in one day).
- No backup contraception is needed.
Missed two or more pills:
- Take two pills on the day you remember and two pills the next day.
- Then continue taking one pill daily.
- Use backup contraception (e.g., condoms) for the next 7 days.
What to Do if You Vomit or Have Diarrhea:
- If you vomit or have severe diarrhea within 4 hours of taking a pill, take another pill as soon as possible.
- Use backup contraception for 7 days.
Other Considerations:
- Audrina should be taken at the same time every day to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- If you experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting, continue taking the pills as directed, but consult a healthcare provider if the bleeding persists.
- Audrina is safe for women with controlled high blood pressure, but they should be monitored closely.
Storage Information:
- Store Audrina at 15°C to 30°C and keep it in its original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
