NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

What is the Trade Name for NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol

What are the Indications for NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP are estrogen/progestin COCs, indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP is also indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Oral Contraceptive Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )]. 1.2 Acne Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )].

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