Mirena, Intrauterine Device, Levonorgestrel 20 Mcg - 1 Pc

Product Name

• Mirena Levonorgestrel 20 Mcg /24 Hours - 1 Kit

Scientific Name

• Intrauterine Device

Category Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• Contraceptive Products

Mechanism Of Action Of Intrauterine Device

• Mirena is placed in the uterus by a healthcare professional
• Mirena contains 52 mg of a single hormone called levonorgestrel, a type of progestin, that is often used in birth control pills
• Because Mirena slowly releases a continuous low dose of levonorgestrel into your uterus, only small amounts of the hormone enter your bloodstream

Therapeutic Indications Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• It is used to prevent pregnancy
• Mirena is placed in the uterus by a healthcare professional
• Mirena contains 52 mg of a single hormone called levonorgestrel, a type of progestin, that is often used in birth control pills
• Because Mirena slowly releases a continuous low dose of levonorgestrel into your uterus, only small amounts of the hormone enter your bloodstream

Method Of Administration Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Mirena is placed in the uterus by a healthcare professional

Undesirable Side Effects Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
• abdominal or pelvic pain
• inflammation or infection of the outer part of your vagina (vulvovaginitis)
• headache or migraine
• vaginal discharge
• Pain, bleeding, or dizziness during and after placement.
• Changes in bleeding
• Missed menstrual periods

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• Talk to your doctor before taking it, you should also tell your doctor:
• are or might be pregnant; Mirena cannot be used as an emergency contraceptive
• have a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or have had PID in the past unless you have had a normal pregnancy after the infection went away
• have an untreated genital infection now
• have had a serious pelvic infection in the past 3 months after a pregnancy
• can get infections easily. For example, if you:
• have multiple sexual partners or your partner has multiple sexual partners
• have problems with your immune system
• use or abuse intravenous drugs
• have or suspect you might have cancer of the uterus or cerv
• have bleeding from the vagina that has not been explained have liver disease or a liver tumor
• have breast cancer or any other cancer that is sensitive to progestin (a female hormone), now or in the past
• have an intrauterine device in your uterus already
• have a condition of the uterus that changes the shape of the uterine cavity, such as large fibroid tumors
• are allergic to levonorgestrel, silicone, polyethylene, silica, barium sulfate or iron oxide

Storage Conditions Of Mirena Intrauterine Delivery System

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Used patches still contain some active hormones. To protect the environment, the patches should be disposed of with care.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Intrauterine Device

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