Kalliga
- Generic Name: desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets
- Brand Name: Kalliga
Kalliga (Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) side effects drug center
Kalliga Side Effects Center
Kalliga (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) is an oral contraceptive regimen indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Kalliga is available in generic form. Common side effects of Kalliga include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- abdominal cramps and bloating,
- breakthrough bleeding,
- spotting,
- change in menstrual flow,
- missed menstrual periods,
- temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment,
- swelling (edema),
- patchy brown skin discoloration on the face which may persist,
- breast tenderness or enlargement,
- nipple discharge,
- weight gain or loss,
- changes in vaginal discharge,
- reduced lactation when given postpartum,
- cholestatic jaundice,
- migraine,
- allergic reaction (including rash, hives, and skin swelling),
- depression,
- vaginal yeast infection,
- vision problems, and
- intolerance to contact lenses.
Do not use Kalliga if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old.
The dosage of Kalliga for the initial cycle of therapy is one white to off-white “active” tablet administered daily from the 1st day through the 21st day of the menstrual cycle, counting the first day of menstrual flow as "Day 1", then one green “reminder” tablet daily for 7 days. After 28 tablets have been taken, a new course is started. To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Kalliga must be taken exactly as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours. Kalliga may interact with seizure medicines, aprepitant, barbiturates, bosentan, colesevelam, griseofulvin, HIV medicines, non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), rifampin, rifabutin, St. John's wort, acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole, statin drugs, etravirine, and thyroid replacement therapy. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Kalliga is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Small amounts of oral contraceptives such as Kalliga pass into breast milk and can cause adverse effects on nursing infants. Oral contraceptives may decrease the quantity and quality of breast milk. Breastfeeding while using Kalliga is not recommended.
Our Kalliga (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Kalliga Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives (see WARNINGS).
- Thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis with or without embolism
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Pulmonary embolism
- Myocardial infarction
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Cerebral thrombosis
- Hypertension
- Gallbladder disease
- Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors
There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives:
- Mesenteric thrombosis
- Retinal thrombosis
The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Spotting
- Change in menstrual flow
- Amenorrhea
- Temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment
- Edema
- Melasma which may persist
- Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion
- Change in weight (increase or decrease)
- Change in cervical erosion and secretion
- Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Migraine
- Allergic reaction, including rash, urticaria, and angioedema
- Mental depression
- Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates
- Vaginal candidiasis
- Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
- Intolerance to contact lenses
The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives and a causal association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:
- Pre-menstrual syndrome
- Cataracts
- Changes in appetite
- Cystitis-like syndrome
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Hirsutism
- Loss of scalp hair
- Erythema multiforme
- Erythema nodosum
- Hemorrhagic eruption
- Vaginitis
- Porphyria
- Impaired renal function
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Acne
- Changes in libido
- Colitis
- Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Kalliga (Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
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