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TriNessa (Norgestimate,Ethinyl Estradiol)
| Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol (Generic) Norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol, Ethinyl Estradiol | ||||||
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General Medication Fact Sheet for TriNessa
| Field | Information |
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| Medication Name | TriNessa |
| Generic Name | Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate |
| Boxed/Label Warning | Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptives. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives should be strongly advised not to smoke. |
| Purpose | Oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. |
| Mechanism of Action | Suppresses ovulation by inhibiting the release of gonadotropins (FSH and LH). Ethinyl estradiol provides estrogen, and norgestimate provides progestin. |
| Dosage Forms | Oral tablets |
| Available Strengths | Ethinyl Estradiol 0.025 mg and Norgestimate 0.18 mg, 0.215 mg, 0.25 mg |
| Dosage Frequency | Once daily for 21 days, followed by 7 days of placebo tablets |
| Common Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, weight changes, mood changes |
| Serious Side Effects | Blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, toxic shock syndrome |
| Drug Interactions | Certain antibiotics (e.g., rifampin), antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin), anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine), St. John’s Wort, HIV protease inhibitors. |
| Important Notes | Take at the same time each day to maintain hormone levels. Consult a doctor if you have a history of blood clots, heart problems, liver disease, or certain types of cancer. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. |
| Missed Dose | Follow instructions in the product leaflet; generally, take the missed pill as soon as you remember, or take two pills the next day. Use backup contraception if multiple pills are missed. |
| Alternatives | Lo Loestrin Fe, Yasmin, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Apri |
TriNessa Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
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| Lo Loestrin Fe (Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate) | Suppresses ovulation | Contains a very low dose of estrogen. |
| Yasmin (Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol) | Suppresses ovulation | Contains drospirenone, a progestin with anti-mineralocorticoid activity. |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate) | Suppresses ovulation | Similar to TriNessa; also contains ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate. |
| Apri (Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol) | Suppresses ovulation | A monophasic oral contraceptive. |
TriNessa Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
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| Nausea | Blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism) |
| Headache | Stroke |
| Breast tenderness | Heart attack |
| Weight changes | Liver tumors |
| Mood changes | High blood pressure |
| Spotting between periods | Gallbladder disease |
TriNessa Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
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| Contraception | One tablet | One tablet daily for 21 days, followed by 7 days of placebo tablets | Start on the first Sunday after the start of your period or as directed by your doctor. Take at the same time each day. |
