Liletta
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Product Details
Description
Liletta is a long-acting intrauterine device (IUD) designed for pregnancy prevention for up to six years. It is also utilized in the management of heavy or irregular menstrual periods.
This small, T-shaped device is inserted into the uterus by a trained healthcare provider. Liletta contains a synthetic progestin hormone known as levonorgestrel, which is gradually released into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
Liletta operates by thickening the cervical mucus and inhibiting ovulation. This thickened mucus hinders the passage of sperm into the uterus.
Directions
Liletta should only be inserted by a qualified healthcare professional.
After 3-6 years, Liletta should be removed, and if individuals wish to continue contraception, a new device can be inserted.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Liletta is levonorgestrel.
Interactions
Common drug-drug interactions may include:
- Acarbose
- Canagliflozin
- Carbamazepine
- Chlormadinone acetate
- Cyproterone acetate
- Dapagliflozin
- Desogestrel
- Drospirenone
- Dydrogesterone
- Enzalutamide
- Ethynodiol diacetate
- Etonogestrel
- Exenatide
- Fosphenytoin
- Gliclazide
- Glipizide
- Glyburide
- Insulin (various types)
- Levonorgestrel
- Levonorgestrel (IUD)
- Liraglutide
- Lumacaftor
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Metformin
- Miglitol
- Nateglinide
- Nomegestrol acetate
- Norethindrone (Norethisterone)
- Norethindrone acetate
- Norgestimate
- Norgestrel
- Pentobarbital
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Pioglitazone
- Primidone
- Progestins
- Repaglinide
- Rifampicin
- Rosiglitazone
- Saxagliptin
- Sitagliptin
- St. John's Wort
- Ulipristal
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart problems, pelvic inflammatory disease, seizure, depression, sexually transmitted infection (STI), or any other medical conditions.
Side Effects
Common adverse reactions to Liletta may include:
- Abdominal distress
- Abdominal pain
- Acne vulgaris
- Amenorrhea
- Anxiety
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Bacterial reproductive infection
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Back pain
- Breakage of IUD
- Breast tenderness (including discomfort)
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Depression
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Endometritis
- Increased blood pressure
- Malignant neoplasm of breast
- Mastalgia
- Migraine
- Mood changes
- Nausea
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Pelvic pain
- Pulmonary embolism
- Seborrhea
- Sepsis (including Group A streptococcal sepsis)
- Severe infection
- Uterine perforation
- Uterine spasm
- Vaginal discharge
- Vaginal mycosis
- Vulvovaginitis
- Weight gain
References
Liletta [package insert]. Irvine, CA: Allergan; 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13899
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