Seasonique (LoSeasonique)

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Introduction

Extended cycle oral contraceptive. New for 2006. (91 day menstrual cycle)

Indications

Dosage

  • 1 tab (Seasonique or LoSeasonique) QD for 84 days
  • low dose (10 ug) of ethinyl estradiol for 7 days
  • restart cycle

Tabs:

Adverse effects

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Components

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 13(8): 2006 Hormonal Contraception to Existing Drugs Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=220809&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  2. 2.0 2.1 LoSWesthoff CL et al. Body weight does not impact pregnancy rates during use of a low-dose extended-regimen 91-day oral contraceptive. Contraception 2012 Mar; 85:235. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22067763

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