Quasense

Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometriosis, Hot flashes + 6 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Quasense

What is Quasense

Levonorgestrel

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a type of synthetic hormone used in contraception and hormone therapy. It is also known as ‘Plan B’ and is used as an emergency contraceptive pill or as a hormone released from an intrauterine device (IUD). Other long-term devices containing levonorgestrel are also available, such as Jaydess, Kyleena and Mirena. Levonorgestrel is the most widely used emergency contraceptive pill and was approved by the FDA in 1982. It is highly effective and has fewer side effects than other emergency contraceptives due to its lack of estrogen.

Triphasil-21

is the brand name

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Quasense 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 Quasense Affects Patients

Levonorgestrel is a form of contraception that prevents pregnancy by blocking ovulation, fertilization, and implantation. If taken in the form of an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours after intercourse, it is 89% effective. When used as an intrauterine or implantable device, it is over 99% effective. Additionally, it can be used as a form of hormone therapy to help prevent cancer in the uterus.

How Quasense works in the body

Levonorgestrel is a hormone used in contraceptives and hormone therapy. To prevent ovulation, it binds to progesterone and androgen receptors and slows the release of a hormone from the brain that triggers ovulation. It also thickens cervical mucus, which makes it harder for sperm to move and survive, and may also change the endometrium, making it harder for a fertilized egg to implant. Finally, when used in combination with estrogen, levonorgestrel works to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed amount of Quasense is contingent upon the verified affliction, including Endometrial Hyperplasia, Emergency Contraception and Hypermenorrhea. The measure of dosage is dictated by the technique of delivery outlined in the table below.

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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, 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, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Warnings

Quasense has forty-three contraindications, hence it should not be consumed while enduring any of the conditions specified in the following table.

Quasense 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 Quasense.

Common Quasense 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.

Quasense Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of levonorgestrel in rats has been found to be greater than 5000 mg/kg. An overdose of this drug may cause nausea and bleeding similar to a menstrual period. If someone overdoses, they should be provided with supportive care and the local poison control center should be contacted. There is no known antidote for a levonorgestrel overdose.

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

99 active investigations are being conducted to assess the potential of Quasense to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Post-Partum Women and Endometrial Hyperplasia.

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

Quasense Reviews: What are patients saying about Quasense?

5

Patient Review

9/20/2013

Quasense for Birth Control

I've been using this birth control for years with no problems. It's also the only one that ever helped with my morning sickness. I highly recommend it.

4.7

Patient Review

12/24/2017

Quasense for Birth Control

Quasense has been an amazing addition to my life for the past three months. It's helped with my acne, period pains, and flow-- all without any negative side effects like spotting or weight gain. I would highly recommend this birth control to anyone seeking a low-maintenance but effective solution.

4

Patient Review

8/11/2013

Quasense for Birth Control

I've been using this medication for four months now with mostly good results. My period symptoms have lightened, and I haven't experienced any extreme side effects; though I have put on some weight since starting the drug. The only downside is that it can be difficult to remember to take it at the same time every day.

3.3

Patient Review

2/10/2018

Quasense for Birth Control

Quasense has been my pill for about a year now, and I'm ready to move on. The weight gain and difficulty losing it, the acne, bloating, mood swings, and increased monthly spotting have all been frustrating side effects of this medication.

3

Patient Review

10/10/2013

Quasense for Birth Control

I've only been taking this pill for a week, but I have noticed some side effects like dizziness and numbness in my tongue. So far it's okay, but I take it at night so I don't have to deal with the headache during the day. My biggest worry was weight gain, but thankfully I haven't had any issues there.

3

Patient Review

1/2/2014

Quasense for Birth Control

I didn't like this because I got headaches almost every day. My libido decreased, and I felt terrible all the time. Additionally, my skin would clear up and then break out again the very next day.

2

Patient Review

4/12/2014

Quasense for Birth Control

I tried this for a month and was very disappointed. I had to leave school early the first day due to nausea and vomiting. My face also broke out more than it ever has while taking Quasense. Additionally, I don't gain weight easily, but I gained six pounds in one month while taking this medication. Overall, not recommended.

1

Patient Review

7/26/2016

Quasense for Birth Control

I gained a lot of weight, started bleeding constantly, and my depression got worse. I also developed chest and back acne, as well as weird bumps on my arms. Do not take this medication.
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Patient Q&A Section about quasense

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

What is the generic for seasonique?

"is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

SIMPESSE is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential for the prevention of pregnancy."

Answered by AI

What is seasonique prescribed for?

"Seasonique is a contraceptive pill that is taken once a week. It contains a lower dose of hormones than other birth control pills and also helps to regulate your periods. Seasonique may be used alone or with other medications. It is not known if Seasonique is safe and effective in children before menarche."

Answered by AI

What is Quasense generic for?

"QUASENSE (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is an extended-cycle combination oral contraceptive that consists of 84 white active tablets (each containing 0.15 mg of levonorgestrel—a synthetic progestin—and 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol) and 7 peach inert tablets (without hormones)."

Answered by AI

Is Quasense discontinued?

"The Quasense brand name is no longer available in the United States. If the FDA has approved generic versions of this product, there may be generic equivalents available."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Quasense

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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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