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  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • RITONAVIR
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • GRISEOFULVIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE

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LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical
LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical

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LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Option 72 Tablet can increase the risk and severity of birth defects in unborn when taken by a pregnant woman.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Option 72 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you get pregnant while taking these medications. Never use acitretin if you are pregnant. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Using etretinate and Option 72 Tablet can cause severe birth defects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Option 72 Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Taking Option 72 Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation which can lead to serious conditions such as heart problems and kidney failure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Option 72 Tablet may leads to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; sudden loss of vision; and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Carfilzomib can occasionally cause dangerous blood clots and using it together with Option 72 Tablet may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Carfilzomib with Option 72 Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away: blood clots that can be harmful, high blood pressure or cholesterol, heart problems like heart attack or blockage in the lung, stroke, complications, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden vision loss, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of your body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Using Option 72 Tablet together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Option 72 Tablet and Fosamprenavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs, make sure to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms may be related to your birth control. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Taking Option 72 Tablet and Phenytoin may lower Option 72 Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Option 72 Tablet and phenytoin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(Option 72 Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your experience abnormal bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelFelbamate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Taking Option 72 Tablet and felbamate together can reduce the effects of Option 72 Tablet which may result in a higher risk of breakthrough bleeding and unexpected pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Option 72 Tablet and felbamate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment (Option 72 Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelMycophenolic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
A combined use of Option 72 Tablet with mycophenolic acid may reduce the blood levels and effects of Option 72 Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control, mycophenolic acid may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and Option 72 Tablet, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (Option 72 Tablet) for menopause, and if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevonorgestrelBrigatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Brigatinib may lower the blood levels and effects of Option 72 Tablet, making it less effective as a type of birth control. It has also been linked to serious birth abnormalities in newborn children.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Option 72 Tablet and brigatinib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have been receiving hormone replacement therapy for menopause, you should contact a doctor if you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelPhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Option 72 Tablet:
Taking Option 72 Tablet and Phenobarbital may lower Option 72 Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking phenobarbital and Option 72 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment (Option 72 Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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LEVONORGESTREL-1.5MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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LEVONORGESTREL-1.5MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of grapefruit juice with Option 72 Tablet the blood level of Option 72 Tablet may increase. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice when taking Option 72 Tablet.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug Warnings

Do not take Option 72 Tablet, if are allergic to Option 72 Tablet or any of the ingredients, have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Taking Option 72 Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual. Option 72 Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. Option 72 Tablet can only prevent you from becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. If you are already pregnant, Option 72 Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy, so it is not an abortion pill. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking Option 72 Tablet as it is known to interact. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before recommending it. You should not take Option 72 Tablet without a doctor's advice. Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Option 72 Tablet is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy. 

Side Effects of Option 72 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Uterine bleeding

Directions for Use

Option 72 Tablet should be taken in dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Take Option 72 Tablet with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

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Medicinal Benefits

Option 72 Tablet contains 'Levonorgestrel' is a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Option 72 Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Option 72 Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion. 

Uses of Option 72 Tablet

Emergency contraception

About Option 72 Tablet

Option 72 Tablet is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Option 72 Tablet is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD).  Option 72 Tablet is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Option 72 Tablet contains 'Levonorgestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Option 72 Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Option 72 Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion.

Option 72 Tablet should be taken preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Option 72 Tablet subside with time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Option 72 Tablet, if are allergic to Option 72 Tablet or any of the ingredients. Do not take Option 72 Tablet if you are already pregnant, Option 72 Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking Option 72 Tablet, if you are a breastfeeding mother as it may pass through the milk to the baby. Do not use Option 72 Tablet if you have heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Option 72 Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking Option 72 Tablet as it is known to interact.

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Side effects of Option 72 Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Use hot or cold packs on your breasts to help alleviate discomfort.
  • Choose a supportive, well-fitting bra, preferably one that has been professionally fitted.
  • Practice relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety that may accompany severe breast pain.
  • Limit or avoid caffeine consumption.
  • Eat a low-fat diet and focus on foods rich in complex carbohydrates.
  • Rubbing evening primrose oil on your breasts may help balance fatty acids in the cells and reduce pain.
  • Keep track of when your breast pain occurs and any other symptoms to determine if the pain is regular or not.
  • Vitamin E supplements may help reduce pain for women who experience pain linked to their menstrual cycle.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide relief, but be sure to consult your doctor for the correct dosage, as prolonged use may cause side effects.
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