levonorgestrel (Norplant)

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Introduction

Tradename: Norplant.

Indications

Dosage

Capsule: (subdermal implantation: 36 mg)

Each Norplant silastic capsule releases 80 ug/day for 6-18 months, after which 25-30 ug/day is released & maintained for a total effective duration of < 5 years.

Mirena: intrauterine device (see levonorgestrel-releasing IUD)

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

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Additional terms

Component of

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Alert
  3. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  4. FDA Approves Additional Use for IUD Mirena to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in IUD Users

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