Manufacturer: Wyeth Ltd
Pharmaceutical name: Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel
Pack: 21 pills (0.10 mg + 0.02 mg)
Loette is utilized for the prevention of pregnancy. It comprises two hormones, Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel. These hormones work by inhibiting the release of an egg (ovulation). Additionally, they alter the uterus and cervical mucus, making it harder for an egg to come into contact with sperm (fertilization) or for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterine wall. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills are known to help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce menstrual flow and painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and lower the likelihood of ovarian cysts. However, using Loette does not offer protection against sexually transmitted infections (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).
Contraindications for Loette include hypersensitivity to any of its components; current or past instances of deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism; hepatic adenomas or carcinomas, active liver disorders if liver function has not normalized; known or suspected breast cancer or other estrogen-dependent neoplasias; lipid metabolism disorders; thrombogenic rhythm disturbances and valvular diseases; sickle-cell anemia; diabetes with vascular complications; unexplained vaginal bleeding; known or suspected pregnancy; cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease; uncontrolled high blood pressure; hereditary or acquired thrombophilias; headaches with neurological symptoms, such as aura; and a history of pancreatitis linked to severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Indications for the Immediate Cessation of Loette: The first occurrence of migraine headaches or more frequent severe headaches; sudden changes in vision, hearing, or speech; initial signs of thrombophlebitis or thromboembolism (e.g., unusual leg pain or swelling, sharp pain when breathing or coughing for no clear reason); discomfort or tightness in the chest; six weeks prior to scheduled surgeries or during prolonged immobility; development of jaundice (cholestasis), hepatitis, or widespread itching; an increase in seizure activity; a significant increase in blood pressure; the emergence of severe clinical depression; or intense upper abdominal pain or liver enlargement.