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Evadir 2
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Evadir 2 is a preparation of female sex hormones.
Evadir 2 is a means of emergency contraception, which, in other ways, can not be used constantly, nor will it protect you from sexually transmitted diseases.
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Indications Evadir 2
Evadir 2 is used for emergency contraception within 72 hours after sexual intercourse.
Pharmacodynamics
Evadir 2 causes changes in the endometrium, not allowing the fertilized egg to attach to the wall of the uterus. If the attachment of the fetal egg has begun, the drug will be ineffective.
Pharmacokinetics
Levonorgestrel is rapidly absorbed after administration. Bioavailability is 100%. The maximum concentration in the serum reaches 14.1 ± 7.7 ng / mg in 1.6 ± 0.7 hours. Studies of the effect of food intake on the action of Evadyr 2 have not been conducted.
Evadir 2 in equal proportions is excreted in urine and feces. Biotransformation of levonorgestrel is similar to biotransformation of steroids. The half-life is about 24 hours.
Evadir 2 is not intended for use in persons over 60 years of age and children. Influence of renal and hepatic insufficiency on the absorption of the drug has not been studied.
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Dosing and administration
The first pill should be taken no later than 72 hours after a "dangerous" sexual intercourse, and the second one - 12 hours after the first one. Before the next menstruation, you need to use a condom.
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Use Evadir 2 during pregnancy
Since Evadir 2 is a means for preventing pregnancy, it is not used during pregnancy. The already existing pregnancy of Evadir 2 does not interrupt. Studies have shown the relative safety of progestogens for the fetus. If the delay in menstruation exceeds 5 days, you need to exclude pregnancy, but most women after taking the drug menstruation comes on time.
Contraindications
Evadir 2 is not taken with acyclic vaginal bleeding of unexplained etiology, during pregnancy, or if it is suspected that you are pregnant, with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, with malignant tumors or suspicions of a malignant tumor, with liver disease.
Side effects Evadir 2
Evadir 2 can cause nausea, delay in menstruation, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia.
Storage conditions
At room temperature. Evadir 2 should be protected from children.
Shelf life
Shelf life 3 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Evadir 2" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.