Myzilra

Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometriosis, Hot flashes + 6 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Myzilra

What is Myzilra

Levonorgestrel

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that was created in 1938 by Hans Herloff Inhoffen and Walter Hohlweg at Schering. It was designed to have a greater ability to be absorbed when taken orally. Ethinylestradiol was approved by the FDA in 1943 and is used in many contraceptive pills.

Triphasil-21

is the brand name

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Myzilra Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Triphasil-21

Levonorgestrel

1984

243

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Levonorgestrel, also known as Triphasil-21, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal and Menopause .

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

Used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in combination with Estradiol

Menopause

Used to treat severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause in combination with Estradiol

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in combination with Estradiol

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

Used to treat moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms in combination with Estradiol

Has had at least 1 child

Emergency Contraception

Hot flashes

Used to treat Menopause in combination with Estradiol

Effectiveness

How Myzilra Affects Patients

Ethinylestradiol is a type of artificial estrogen that stops ovulation and lowers the risk of endometrial growth by decreasing two hormones (LH and gonadotrophic). This drug should be taken once daily and is considered safe, although there is a risk of thrombotic events.

How Myzilra works in the body

Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic version of the female hormone estrogen. Taking it can reduce bone density and suppress ovulation. It does this by blocking the hormones responsible for ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from traveling, and preventing changes in the endometrium. It also lowers luteinizing hormone and increases sex hormone binding globulin.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Myzilra is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Acne Vulgaris, Hormonal Contraception and Folate supplementation therapy. The amount of dosage relies on the method of delivery as featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Endometrial Hyperplasia

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Endometriosis

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Hot flashes

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Emergency Contraception

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Menopause

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Menorrhagia

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Has had at least 1 child

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated

Warnings

Myzilra Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Levonorgestrel may interact with Pulse Frequency

Abortion, Septic

Do Not Combine

undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding

Do Not Combine

Abortion, Spontaneous

Do Not Combine

HCG elevated

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Infection

Do Not Combine

Vaginitis

Do Not Combine

Acute Coryza

Do Not Combine

Breast Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Uterine Cervicitis

Do Not Combine

Communicable Diseases

Do Not Combine

Gonorrhea

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Intrauterine Devices

Do Not Combine

Liver Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

congenital or aquired uterine abnormality

Do Not Combine

Chlamydia Infections

Do Not Combine

Hypersensitivity

Do Not Combine

Emergency Contraception

Do Not Combine

Endocarditis, Bacterial

Do Not Combine

Vaginosis, Bacterial

Do Not Combine

suspected pregnancy

Do Not Combine

Uterine Cervicitis

Do Not Combine

Uterine Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Do Not Combine

Breast Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Fibroid Tumor

Do Not Combine

Endometritis

Do Not Combine

chlamydial cervical infection

Do Not Combine

PAP Test Abnormalities

Do Not Combine

Liver Failure, Acute

Do Not Combine

Uterine anomaly distorting uterine cavity

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Cervical Dysplasia

Do Not Combine

Thromboembolism

Do Not Combine

Bacterial Vaginosis

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Do Not Combine

Breast

Do Not Combine

Vaginal Bleeding

Do Not Combine

Bacterial Vaginosis

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Do Not Combine

Gonorrhea

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Myzilra.

Common Myzilra Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Copanlisib

Major

The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Crizotinib

Major

The metabolism of Crizotinib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Myzilra Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Women who overdose on this drug may experience menstrual bleeding, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and fatigue. Treatment should focus on supportive care and monitoring for changes in potassium and sodium levels, as well as signs of acidosis.

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Myzilra Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Myzilra?

38 active clinical trials are presently assessing the potential of Myzilra to provide Folate supplementation therapy, alleviate Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms and manage Menopause.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Endometriosis

26 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2

Hot flashes

20 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 1

Menorrhagia

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Has had at least 1 child

0 Actively Recruiting

Endometrial Hyperplasia

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

0 Actively Recruiting

Menopause

0 Actively Recruiting

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

0 Actively Recruiting

Emergency Contraception

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Myzilra Reviews: What are patients saying about Myzilra?

5

Patient Review

11/14/2014

Myzilra for Birth Control

I've been using this birth control for three years now and have had great results. No side effects that I've noticed, and it's been very effective at preventing pregnancy.

4.7

Patient Review

7/5/2012

Myzilra for Birth Control

4.3

Patient Review

1/19/2016

Myzilra for Birth Control

I've been using this birth control for a few years now and have had mostly positive experiences. My periods are regular and relatively short, which is great. The only downside is that I've gained about 10 pounds since starting the medication - even though my diet hasn't changed.

4

Patient Review

9/15/2017

Myzilra for Birth Control

I took this pill for approximately three years. However, in the last year I experienced increasingly negative side effects, such as debilitating mood swings and a total loss of sex drive. Additionally, hot flashes became more frequent and intense. Consequently, I stopped taking the pill last month and have already noticed an improvement.

3.7

Patient Review

2/7/2013

Myzilra for Birth Control

I experienced some breast pain, sensitivity, and migraines when I first started taking myzilra. However, these symptoms have all cleared up after a few weeks. I'm not sure about the pill's effect on my mood just yet, but so far so good. The cramps are still there but they're much less severe than before.

3.7

Patient Review

6/12/2014

Myzilra for Birth Control

I had high hopes for this treatment, but unfortunately it made my cramps and acne worse.

3.3

Patient Review

12/11/2013

Myzilra for Birth Control

I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. It's made my acne worse, and the first pills of each new pack make me so sick that I vomit and have sore breasts.

3.3

Patient Review

2/5/2015

Myzilra for Birth Control

I've been taking birth control pills for years with no issue, but the past year has been terrible since they switched my pill to a generic brand. I experienced cramps, weight gain, headaches and mood swings. If you can avoid this pill, do so. It's really impacted my life negatively.

3

Patient Review

12/27/2017

Myzilra for Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods

I experienced some benefits with this treatment, but they were not worth the host of problems that came with it. The generic version caused me to gain 20 pounds, suffer from headaches and acne, and even experience hallucinations. I'm glad I stopped taking it.

1

Patient Review

12/6/2012

Myzilra for Absence of Menstrual Periods

Myzilra made me so tired and sapped all of my energy. In addition to that, I started getting headaches and then seasonal allergies (which is strange because I never get them). I think this lowered my immune system because now I feel sick constantly.
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Patient Q&A Section about myzilra

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are birth control side effects?

"The side effects that are most common with birth control pills are spotting or bleeding between periods, sore breasts, nausea, or headaches. However, these side effects usually go away after 2 or 3 months, and not everyone who takes the pill experiences them. Birth control shouldn't make you feel sick or uncomfortable."

Answered by AI

Can birth control increase blood pressure?

"Birth control containing estrogen can increase blood pressure. This is a problem for women who have high blood pressure because they have an increased risk of stroke and heart attack compared with women who do not have high blood pressure."

Answered by AI

Why am I still bleeding on birth control pills?

"If you experience breakthrough bleeding while using birth control, it is most likely to occur in the first three months of use, or when switching to a new type of birth control."

Answered by AI

Can I get pregnant if I miss a pill?

"If you have missed a pill or started a new pack one day late, you are still protected against pregnancy. You should take the last pill you missed now, even if that means taking two pills in one day."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Myzilra

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Podcast for Pelvic Pain

18+
Female
Nashville, TN

The purpose of this research study is to study the impact of an educational podcast on pelvic pain. If you decide to take part in this research, you may receive the standard treatment for pelvic pain, or you may receive the standard treatment plus access to an educational podcast series. You will be randomly assigned to receive access to the podcast or to receive standard care. If you are assigned to receive access to the podcast, participating in this research will involve listening to a podcast series. All participants will complete three ten-minute online surveys over the course of 6 months. Reasons you may choose to participate in this research are if you want to learn more about pelvic pain and possible benefits of listening to the podcast, such as improved quality of life, reduced stigma, or increased satisfaction with your medical care.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health

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Progestins for Endometrial Cancer

18+
Female
Iowa City, IA

This phase II trial tests compares the effect of progestins, megestrol acetate to micronized progesterone, in treating patients with endometrial cancer and precancers of the uterus (atypical endometrial hyperplasia) before surgery. Progestins, similar to the natural hormone progesterone, are approved drugs used in birth control and hormone replacement pills, and some can treat uterine endometrial cancers. In the initial comparison of this rotating umbrella trial, megestrol acetate, a progestin, will be compared to micronized progesterone, a form of natural progesterone that is a hormone produced by body normally. Hormone therapy using megestrol acetate and micronized progesterone may be effective in treating patients with endometrial cancer or atypical endometrial hyperplasia before surgery, and understanding the tissue effects of each agent on the malignant endometrium will uncover novel mechanistic and biomarker data to understand how best to advanced hormone therapy for endometrial cancer.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

University of Iowa/Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (+3 Sites)

Carolyn Y Muller

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EBQI Strategies for Women's Health

Any Age
All Sexes
West Los Angeles, CA

Women Veterans are the fastest growing segment of VA users, with most users in midlife. This dramatic growth has created challenges for VA to ensure that appropriate services are available to meet women Veterans' needs, and that they will want and be able to use those services. Furthermore, few VA improvement efforts have focused on women Veterans' health and health care in midlife. The EMPOWER QUERI 3.0 Program is a cluster randomized type 3 hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial testing two strategies designed to support implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices for women Veterans in at least 18 VA facilities from 4 regions.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

Erin P Finley, PhD MPH

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Neurostimulation for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

14 - 45
Female
Boston, MA

The LUNA study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, decentralized clinical trial in participants with heavy menstrual bleeding of no known structural cause. The study includes two age-based cohorts: adolescents aged 14-21 and adults aged 22-45. Participants in both cohorts will be randomized to receive transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN), which targets the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (ABVN) and the auriculotemporal nerve (ATN), or sham stimulation. Participants will be enrolled into the study over the course of five consecutive menstrual cycles. All study activities will occur remotely and in addition to participants' typical treatment for HMB (as allowed by the eligibility criteria). During the first two consecutive menstrual cycles (M1 - M2, "Baseline Phase"), no tAN treatment will be delivered. Participants will estimate blood loss using the Pictorial Bleeding Assessment Chart (PBAC), and menstrual cramp pain will be assessed with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), daily throughout the duration of the menstruation phase of their two baseline menstrual cycles. Menstrual symptoms will be assessed using the Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale (CMSS) and a general quality of life assessment will be conducted on the final day of menstruation using the RAND Short-Form 36 (RAND-36). Menstrual-related quality of life assessments will also be conducted on the final day of each menstruation using the Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (MBQ) in the adult cohort, and the adolescent version (aMBQ) in the adolescent cohort. During the following three consecutive menstruations (M3 - M5, "Treatment Phase"), participants will self-administer one 2-hour sham or active tAN session daily, beginning Day 1 of menstruation through the final day of menstruation in each menstrual cycle. Blood loss (via the PBAC) and menstrual cramp pain (via the NRS) will be assessed daily throughout the duration of each menstruation. Quality of life will be assessed with the CMSS, RAND-36, and the MBQ (adults) or aMBQ (adolescents) on the final day of each menstruation. A device usability survey will be completed at the end of M3 and M5. Participants will exit the study after the final day of M5.

Recruiting
Online Trial

Lindus Health - DECENTRALIZED STUDY

Navid Khodaparast, PhD

Spark Biomedical, Inc.

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Moderate Aerobic Exercise for Menstrual Symptoms

18 - 40
Female
Colorado Springs, CO

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of moderate aerobic exercise on menstrual symptom management in sedentary women both using and not using hormonal contraceptives. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a reduction in physical and/or psychological menstrual cycle related symptom burden with participation in moderate aerobic exercise for sedentary women using and not using hormonal contraceptives? Is there a difference in physical and/or psychological menstrual cycle related symptom burden between hormonal contraceptive and non-hormonal contraceptive users? Is a moderate aerobic exercise intervention more effective in reducing physical and/or psychological menstrual related symptom burden for sedentary women using or not using hormonal contraceptives? Participants will: * Have their body composition assessed using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry pre and post exercise intervention. * Complete a Menstrual Symptom Index (MSi) to report daily menstrual cycle related symptom burden in addition to the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST) and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB) questionnaire monthly. * Utilize an at-home monitor to test urinary luteinizing hormone, estrone-3-glucuronide, and pregnanediol glucuronide approximately 10 times per month and report menstrual cycle length. * Record physical activity habits by continuously wearing a wrist-based accelerometer and chest-strap heart rate monitor during planned aerobic exercise sessions and complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) monthly. * Maintain their usual sedentary activity habits for one menstrual cycle followed by completion of an exercise intervention designed to progress individuals to meet minimum recommended aerobic physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week set by the American College of Sports Medicine for two menstrual cycles.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center

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