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Description of Aviane
Aviane is a birth control drug that uses a combination of two synthetically produced female hormones- ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. These two hormones stop the process of ovulation, in which an egg is released by the ovary. Apart from this, Aviane also changes the uterine lining and cervical mucus. This makes it difficult for a fertilized egg to bind with the uterus and sperm to reach the egg, respectively. You can buy Aviane as a hormonal contraceptive for preventing an unwanted pregnancy.
Indications & Dosage of Aviane
Aviane is available as a 28-tablet pack. Each tablet contains 0.02mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.10mg levonorgestrel. You must take Aviane exactly as per your doctor’s instructions. Do not take a dose larger than what has been prescribed for you. The first Aviane tablet is usually taken on the first day of the menstrual period or the first Sunday after the onset of the period.
You may have to use other non-hormonal forms of birth control during the early stages of Aviane usage. This would include using spermicide and condoms. Aviane contains 21 orange colored tablets. These tablets need to be taken for 21 days, one for each day. After these tablets have been consumed, you must take the remaining 7 green colored tablets for one week, with one tablet for each day.
Aviane may cause breakthrough bleeding during the initial 3 months of use. While this is usually mild, you must contact your doctor if it becomes heavy or continues for over 3 months. You must only take one pill a day. Each tablet must be separated by an interval of 24 hours.
Side Effects & Interactions of Aviane
Aviane may cause severe side effects in rare cases. You must stop taking Aviane and inform your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following severe side effects:
- Signs of depression, like weakness, sleep problems and mood changes
- Swelling of the feet, ankle or hands
- Loss of appetite, stomach ache, nausea, dark urine, jaundice
- Change in severity or frequency of migraine headaches
- Heaviness or pain in the chest that spreads to the shoulders and arms, general ill feeling, sweating, nausea
- Sudden headache, pain behind the eyes, confusion and speech, vision or balance problems
Aviane may also cause mild, transient side effects. Some of these side effects are given below:
- Headache, dizziness, nervousness, tiredness
- Change in menstrual cycle and reduced sexual drive
- Vaginal discharge or itching
- Problems wearing contact lenses
- Appetite and weight changes
- Loss of scalp hair or increased hair growth
- Tenderness, swelling or pain in the breasts
- Bloating, abdominal cramps, mild nausea
- Dark or freckled facial skin
Aviane is known to interact with several drugs, reducing the efficacy of the birth control pill. Some of these medicines are given below:
- Seizure drugs
- Antibiotics
- St. John’s wort
- Cylcosporine
- Barbiturate sedatives, like Phenobarbital
- Theophylline
- Prednisole
- Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen
Warnings & Precautions of Aviane
You must not buy Aviane if you have recently delivered a baby, or if you are already pregnant. You must avoid smoking while you are on Aviane, especially if you are 35 years or older. The combination of Aviane and smoking increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke and blood clots.