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Tulana Review


Tulana (norethisterone) is a progestin-only oral contraceptive used by women to prevent pregnancy.

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Indications for use

This medication is used to prevent pregnancy.

Mechanism of action

Norethindrone is a hormone that prevents fertilization by making vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg and changing the lining of the womb to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. As a result, a fertilized egg passes out of the body. This drug also stops ovulation in about half of a woman’s menstrual cycles.

Dosage and mode of application

To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, take these tablets exactly as directed. Take 1 tablet every day, at about the same time. Do not skip tablets, do not make interruptions between Tulana packs. Take these tablets with a glass of water, with or without food.

Always consult your doctor to ensure you are taking the drug correctly.

If you think you have taken too much of this drug, contact a poison control center or seek emergency medical attention.

Side effects

In some cases, Tulana can cause the following adverse reactions:

  • frequent and irregular bleeding;
  • menstrual changes;
  • abdominal or stomach pain;
  • dizziness;
  • double vision;
  • blindness;
  • breast pain;
  • changes in menstrual period;
  • changes in vision;
  • chills;
  • clay-colored stools;
  • confusion;
  • cough;
  • dark urine;
  • decreased vision;
  • blue-yellow color blindness;
  • blurred vision;
  • diarrhea;
  • difficulty with swallowing;
  • discouragement;
  • eye pain;
  • irritability;
  • heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding;
  • hives, itching, or rash;
  • lack of appetite;
  • light-colored stools;
  • nausea and vomiting;
  • numbness of the hands;
  • pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg;
  • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue;
  • swelling;
  • light vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods;
  • loss of interest or pleasure;
  • migraine headach;
  • tightness in the chest;
  • unpleasant breath odor;
  • unusual tiredness or weakness;
  • upper right abdominal or stomach pain;
  • vomiting of blood;
  • yellow eyes and skin;
  • trouble concentrating;
  • trouble sleeping;
  • fast heartbeat;
  • feeling sad or empty;
  • fever;
  • headache;
  • general tiredness and weakness.

Contraindications

Tulana tablets should not be used by women who have the following conditions/diseases:

  • acute liver disease;
  • known or suspected pregnancy;
  • known or suspected carcinoma of the breast;
  • hypersensitivity to any component of this product;
  • benign or malignant liver tumors;
  • undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding.

Interactions

Do not take Tulana with any of the following drugs:

  • bosentan;
  • amprenavir;
  • fosamprenavir.

Norethisterone may also interact with the following drugs:

  • antibiotics or medicines for infections, especially rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine, and griseofulvin, penicillins or tetracyclines;
  • phenytoin;;
  • aprepitant;
  • modafinil;
  • barbiturate medicines (phenobarbital);
  • oxcarbazepine;
  • carbamazepine;
  • ritonavir or other medicines for HIV infection or AIDS;
  • St. John’s wort;
  • felbamate;
  • topiramate.

This list is incomplete. Always consult your doctor prior to combining Tulana with any other medications, vitamins, herbal supplements.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use is contraindicated.

What if I miss a pill?

Try not to skip any tablets. Every time you miss a tablet or take it late, your chance of pregnancy increases. If you miss 1 tablet, take it as soon as possible and keep on taking 1 pill daily at the regular time (use an additional non-hormonal method of birth control for the next 48 hours). If you miss more than 1 tablet, use an additional non-hormonal method of birth control for the rest of your pack. Contact your doctor if you missed more than 1 tablet.

Precautions

Visit your doctor regularly for checks on your progress. Have a regular breast and pelvic exam and Pap smear while on the pills.

Use an additional non-hormonal method of birth control during the first cycle that you take Tulana.

If you think you are pregnant, stop taking these pills immediately and consult your doctor.

If you are taking this drug for hormone related problems, improvement in your condition may occur only after several cycles of use.

The product does not protect you and your partner against HIV infection or any other sexually transmitted diseases.

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