Ortho Evra
Birth Control, Acne Vulgaris, Folate supplementation therapy + 5 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
19 Active Studies for Ortho Evra
Treatment for
Birth Control
What is Ortho Evra
Ethinylestradiol
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of the hormone estrogen. It was created in 1938 and is used in birth control pills. It has a higher rate of absorption in the body than other forms of estrogen, making it more effective. Ethinylestradiol was officially approved by the FDA in 1943.
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
is the brand name
Ortho Evra Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Ethinylestradiol
1973
679
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Ethinylestradiol, also known as LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Birth Control .
Birth Control
Used to treat Contraception in combination with Levonorgestrel
Effectiveness
How Ortho Evra Affects Patients
Ethinylestradiol is a type of synthetic estrogen that helps stop the body from releasing hormones that can lead to ovulation and thickening of the womb lining. It stays in the body for a long time after taking it, and it is generally safe even at higher doses. However, patients should be warned that this drug can increase the risk of blood clots.
How Ortho Evra works in the body
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that has several effects on the body. It can reduce bone density, suppress ovulation, and thicken cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy. It also decreases luteinizing hormone and increases sex hormone binding globulin. These changes work together to prevent pregnancy.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed measure of Ortho Evra is subject to the diagnosed condition, such as Acne Vulgaris, Hormonal Contraception and Folate supplementation therapy. The amount of dosage changes in accordance with the administration technique depicted in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Hormonal Contraception
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Menopause
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Acne Vulgaris
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Birth Control
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Patient desires oral contraception for birth control
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Folate supplementation therapy
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Acne Vulgaris
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Osteoporosis
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Warnings
Ortho Evra has twenty-six contraindications and should not be taken alongside the conditions delineated in the following table.
Ortho Evra Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Smoking
Do Not Combine
Metrorrhagia
Do Not Combine
estrogen-sensitive cancer
Do Not Combine
Thrombophlebitis
Do Not Combine
Venous Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Venous Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Disease
Do Not Combine
high risk of arterial thrombotic disease
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
Coronary Disease
Do Not Combine
Hypersensitivity
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Adrenal Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
major surgery with prolonged immobilization
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Hypertension
Do Not Combine
undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Liver Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Fibrosis
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Renal Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Ethinylestradiol may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Ortho Evra.
Common Ortho Evra Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Anastrozole
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Anastrozole can be decreased when used in combination with Ethinylestradiol.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Belinostat
Major
The metabolism of Belinostat can be increased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Binimetinib
Major
The metabolism of Binimetinib can be increased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Ortho Evra Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Women who overdose on Yaz may experience bleeding, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, abdominal discomfort, drowsiness, and fatigue. Treatment should include monitoring potassium, sodium, and signs of acidosis, and providing supportive care.
Ortho Evra Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ortho Evra?
38 active trials are examining the potential of Ortho Evra in providing Folate supplementation therapy, alleviating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms and managing Menopausal symptoms.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Birth Control
19 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Hormonal Contraception
0 Actively Recruiting
Folate supplementation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Patient desires oral contraception for birth control
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteoporosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting
Menopause
0 Actively Recruiting
Ortho Evra Reviews: What are patients saying about Ortho Evra?
4.7
Patient Review
3/19/2014
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
4.7
Patient Review
6/7/2020
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
4.7
Patient Review
9/26/2016
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
4
Patient Review
9/23/2014
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
3.7
Patient Review
5/19/2014
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
2.7
Patient Review
4/21/2014
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
8/13/2013
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
3/31/2019
Ortho Evra for Birth Control
Patient Q&A Section about ortho evra
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the generic name for Ortho Evra?
"The generic version of Ortho Evra® will be marketed under the name Zafemy™."
Answered by AI
What is Ortho Evra used for?
"This patch contains a combination of hormone medication and is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin (norelgestromin) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). This medication will not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia)."
Answered by AI
Is Ortho Evra still available?
"Ortho Evra is no longer available in the U.S., after the FDA approved Xulane, a generic hormonal birth control patch, in 2014. Xulane provides the same high levels of estrogen that Ortho Evra did. Like Ortho Evra, Xulane has a boxed warning on its label about potential side effects."
Answered by AI
Is Xulane the same as Ortho Evra?
"If you're familiar with the brand Ortho Evra, you'll know that Xulane contains the same active ingredients. Xulane is the generic version of Ortho Evra, which was discontinued in the United States in 2014. Now, Twirla is one of the primary options available."
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