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Introduction About INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET contains Desogestrel which belongs to the group of medicines called Oral contraceptives. INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is a progestogen-only-pill (contraceptive pill that contains only one female sex hormone known as progestogen) which is used to manage pregnancy in women.
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Desogestrel. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from thrombosis (blood clot in a vein), and/or who have/suspected of breast cancer. The medicine is also not indicated for use in patients suffering from unusual vaginal bleeding, pulmonary embolism, jaundice (yellowing of skin), and/or severe liver disease.
Before taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, particularly of the face), and/or kidney problems.
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy which is advised to be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET should be used with caution in adolescent girls (aged 12-19 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly women (aged 50-years and above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET are mood alteration, depressed mood, decreased sexual drive (libido), headache, nausea, breast pain, and/or irregular/absence of menstruation. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Uses Of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET
- Prevents pregnancy
How INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET Works
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET works by managing the sperm cells from entering the womb and changes the lining of uterus by increasing the thickness of cervical mucus thus managing the fertilization process and reducing the chance of pregnancy in required individuals.
How to use INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET
Take INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects Of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET
Common
- mood altered, depressed mood, decreased sexual drive (libido)
- headache
- nausea
- acne
- breast pain, irregular/absence of menstruation
- increased body weight
Uncommon
- vaginal infection
- difficulties in wearing contact lenses
- vomiting
- hair loss
- painful menstruation, ovarian cyst
- tiredness
Rare
- rash, red itchy welts, painful blue-red skin lumps (erythema nodosum)
Stop taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of thrombosis (blood clot in vein/artery) such as severe pain/swelling in either legs; unexplained chest pain, breathlessness, and/or unusual cough with blood
- signs of liver problems such as sudden, severe stomachache, jaundice (yellowing of skin or whites of eyes)
- suspected of cancer such as breast cancer (associated with symptoms such as lump in breast, swelling of breast, irritation of breast skin)
- unexplained vaginal bleeding
- signs of allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions such as swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty in breathing, and/or difficulty in swallowing
- signs of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside womb) such as sudden/severe pain in lower abdomen/stomach
- immobilized
How To Manage Side Effects
Headache:
If INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET. If it lasts more than a week or becomes severe, then consult and inform your doctor.
Nausea and vomiting:
Take INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET with/just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich/spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, and drink slowly in between meals. Consult your doctor if the condition worsens.
Tiredness:
Make sure you take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol. Try to take INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET at a time when you can sit down (or lie down) when the symptoms are at their worst. Avoid driving or using tools or machinery until you feel well.
Rashes:
Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor immediately if you are suspected of pregnancy in management with INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET.
Breastfeeding
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive/operate machines.
Kidney
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as chronic kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET.
Liver
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with/history of jaundice (yellowing of skin), severe liver disease. It should be taken with caution in patients with other liver problems such as liver cancer. Consult your doctor before taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET.
Allergy
Do not take INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET if you are allergic to Desogestrel, and/any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Lungs
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with lung problems such as pulmonary embolism. Consult your doctor before taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET.
Others
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have thrombosis (blood clot in a vein) such as deep venous thrombosis
- have/suspected of breast cancer
- have unusual vaginal bleeding
Before taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have diabetes
- suffer from epilepsy, tuberculosis
- have high blood pressure
- have/had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, particularly of the face)
- have intolerance to certain sugars (such as lactose)
Use in Pediatrics:
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET should be used with caution in adolescent girls (aged 12-19 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Use in Geriatrics:
INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 50 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- medicines used for epilepsy (Ex. primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, felbamate, topiramate, phenobarbital)
- medicines used manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, rifabutin)
- medicines used to manage HIV infections (Ex. ritonavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine, efavirenz)
- medicines used to manage Hepatitis C virus infection (Ex. boceprevir, telaprevir)
- medicines used to manage other infectious diseases (Ex. griseofulvin)
- bosentan (used to manage high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs)
- St.John’s wort (herbal medicine used to manage depressive moods)
- medicines used to manage certain bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, erythromycin)
- medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole)
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- diltiazem (used to manage high blood pressure, angina, certain heart rhythm disorders)
- ciclosporin (used to manage organ rejection after transplantation)
- lamotrigine (used to manage seizures)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms that may occur are nausea, vomiting, and/or slight vaginal bleeding.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Desogestrel |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Progestin Contraceptives |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Prevents pregnancy |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet |
More Information
- Keep INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET out of reach of children
- Store INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET at room temperature
FAQs About INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET
Q. What is INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET and why is it used?
A. INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET contains Desogestrel which belongs to the group of medicines called Oral contraceptives. It is used as a progestogen-only-pill (contraceptive pill that contains only one female sex hormone known as progestogen) to manage pregnancy in women.
Q. What are the side effects of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET?
A.The most common side effects of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET are mood alteration, depressed mood, decreased sexual drive (libido), headache, nausea, breast pain, and/or irregular/absence of menstruation. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Q. How INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is taken?
A. Take INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q.How INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET works?
A.INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET works by managing the sperm cells from entering the womb and changes the lining of uterus by increasing the thickness of cervical mucus thus managing the fertilization process and reducing the chance of pregnancy in required individuals.
Q. What happens if INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET is taken more than its required dosage?
A. If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of INTIMACY 0.075MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms that may occur are nausea, vomiting, and/or slight vaginal bleeding.
References
1. KD. Tripathi. Estrogens, Progestins and Contraceptives. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 321.
2. Rossella Attini, Gianfranca Cabiddu, Benedetta Montersino, Linda Gammaro, Giuseppe Gernone, Gabriella Moroni, Domenico Santoro, Donatella Spotti, Bianca Masturzo, Isabella Bianca Gazzani, Guido Menato, Valentina Donvito, Anna Maria Paoletti, Giorgina Barbara Piccoli. Contraception in chronic kidney disease: a best practice position statement by the Kidney and Pregnancy Group of the Italian Society of Nephrology. NIH National Library of Medicine. National center for biotechnology information. PMC PubMed Central. March 2020. [Accessed on 5th May 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7701165/
3. R E J Roach, W M Lijfering, F M Helmerhorst, S C Cannegieter, F R Rosendaal, A van Hylckama Vlieg. The risk of venous thrombosis in women over 50 years old using oral contraception or postmenopausal hormone therapy. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed.gov. January 2013. [Accessed on 5th May 2022] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23136837/
4. N.V. Organon. Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). [Revised in April 2022] [Accessed 5th May 2022] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1698.pdf
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