Philith Side Effects Center: Detailed Datasheet
- Generic Name: norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets
- Brand Name: Philith
- Drug Class: Contraceptives, Oral
Philith (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) side effects drug center
Philith Side Effects Center
Philith (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets are oral contraceptives indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Philith is available in generic form. Common side effects of Philith include:
- nausea,
- Cerebral thrombosis
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
- Gallbladder disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors
- Cerebral hemorrhage
There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives, although additional confirmatory studies are needed:
- Mesenteric thrombosis
- Retinal thrombosis
The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:
- Nausea
- Change in weight (increase or decrease)
- Vomiting
- Change in cervical ectropion and secretion
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Possible diminution in lactation when given (such as abdominal cramps and bloating) immediately postpartum
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Spotting
- Migraine
- Change in menstrual flow
- Rash (allergic)
- Amenorrhea
- Mental depression
- Temporary infertility after
- Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates discontinuation of treatment
- Vaginal candidiasis
- Edema
- Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
- Melasma which may persist
- Intolerance to contact lenses
- Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, and secretion
The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives, and the association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Erythema nodosum
- Cataracts
- Hemorrhagic eruption
- Changes in appetite
- Vaginitis
- Cystitis-like syndrome
- Porphyria
- Headache
- Impaired renal function
- Nervousness
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Dizziness
- Budd-Chiari syndrome
- Hirsutism
- Acne
- Loss of scalp hair
- Changes in libido
- Erythema multiforme
- Colitis
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Philith (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
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