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I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 1's

I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 1's is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD). It is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. It 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). It may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. It does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill
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.

Health Queries

I have been experiencing scanty periods after taking an emergency contraceptive pill (i-pill) a few months ago. What medication should I take to regulate my menstrual cycle?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

It is very common to experience menstrual changes, including lighter or scanty periods, for a few cycles after taking an emergency contraceptive pill. This happens because the high dose of hormones temporarily alters your natural cycle and usually resolves on its own. First, please take a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy, as light spotting can sometimes occur. Self-medicating with hormonal drugs to regulate your cycle is not advised. If your periods do not return to normal after another cycle, please consult a gynaecologist. They can perform an evaluation and prescribe targeted medications, such as low-dose oral contraceptives or progesterone, if medically necessary.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug interaction: I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 1's interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin, rifabutin), medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir, efavirenz) medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 1's interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 1's should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, heart problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, porphyria (an inherited blood disease that may cause nervous system or skin problems).

LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
LevonorgestrelTranexamic acid
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Using etretinate and I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill can cause severe birth defects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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 I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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 I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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.
LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Coadministration of Acitretin with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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 I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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.
LevonorgestrelBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and Boceprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you're taking any medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - changes in your birth control, unexpected pregnancy, your own symptoms, feeling hot and sweaty, dryness down there, or unusual bleeding - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevonorgestrelBexarotene
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and Bexarotene may decrease the effectiveness of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and bexarotene can lead to interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as increased hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or menstrual irregularities. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelMycophenolic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
A combined use of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill with mycophenolic acid may reduce the blood levels and effects of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 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 I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill) 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.
LevonorgestrelPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and Phenytoin may lower I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and phenytoin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill) for menopause, consult the doctor if your experience abnormal bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelGriseofulvin
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Using I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill with griseofulvin may reduce I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and griseofulvin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelBosentan
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and Bosentan may lower the blood levels and effects of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, making it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and bosentan can lead to interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abdominal bleeding, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LevonorgestrelFelbamate
Severe
How does the drug interact with I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
Taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and felbamate together can reduce the effects of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill which may result in a higher risk of breakthrough bleeding and unexpected pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill and felbamate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment (I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill) 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 I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill the blood level of I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill may increase. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice when taking I-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill.

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