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About Option 72 Tablet
Option 72 Tablet is a used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. 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).
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.
Take Option 72 Tablet by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Option 72 Tablet should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, either when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.
Do not take Option 72 Tablet if you are allergic to Option 72 Tablet or any of the ingredients or if you are already pregnant, as 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 disease, asthma, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anemia, salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished.
Uses of Option 72 Tablet
Option 72 Tablet is used for Emergency Contraception. The detailed uses of Option 72 Tablet are as follows:
- Emergency Contraception: Option 72 Tablet is used as an emergency contraceptive pill to avoid pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of intercourse.
- Post-Coital Contraception: Option 72 Tablet is used to prevent pregnancy when other techniques such as condoms or birth control tablets are ineffective.
- Regulating Menstrual Cycle: Under a doctor's supervision, Option 72 Tablet is primarily used to regulate the menstrual cycle for some people.
- When Usual Contraceptives Are Not Available: It helps women avoid pregnancy when they are unable to take their usual contraceptive pills.
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Directions for Use
- Option 72 Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help prevent nausea and stomach upset.
- It should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, either when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.
- Swallow Option 72 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
- Option 72 Tablet contains Levonorgestrel, 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.
- 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, it does not cause abortion.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Option 72 Tablet, if you are allergic to Option 72 Tablet or any of the ingredients.
- Inform your doctor if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels, asthma, blood clot problems, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or are 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.
- It is advised not to take St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) 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.
- Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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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.
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.
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.
Taking Option 72 Tablet and Bexarotene may decrease the effectiveness of Option 72 Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Option 72 Tablet 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.
Taking Option 72 Tablet and Sugammadex may reduce the blood levels and effects of Option 72 Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sugammadex and Option 72 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Option 72 Tablet and Oxcarbazepine may lower Option 72 Tablet blood levels and effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Option 72 Tablet and oxcarbazepine 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.
Taking Option 72 Tablet and Rifapentine may lower Option 72 Tablet blood levels and effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Option 72 Tablet and rifapentine together can result in an interaction, they 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.
Using amprenavir together with Option 72 Tablet may cause amprenavir to be less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Option 72 Tablet with Amprenavir together 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. They can help you with different choices for birth control that may suit you. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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.
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.
Drug-Food Interactions
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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.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
- Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
- Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
- Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
- Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Option 72 Tablet.
- Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Option 72 Tablet. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking Option 72 Tablet.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as this medicine is used to avoid unintended pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Option 72 Tablet should not be taken if breastfeeding as it may pass through the milk to the baby.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Option 72 Tablet can affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you feel tired or dizzy, do not drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Option 72 Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Option 72 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for children under 16 yeras of age. If necessary, your doctor will decide whether to give it.
Heart
Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to side effects like heart attack, blood clots, or stroke in some patients.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for use in elderly patients and postmenopausal women.
FAQs
Option 72 Tablet is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy. Besides this, it can also used as a hormone therapy.
Option 72 Tablet is not known to affect any future chances of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Some of the common side effects of Option 72 Tablet are nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding in some cases.
Option 72 Tablet is not indicated for regular birth control. It is only used as emergency contraception (within 72 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Option 72 Tablet does not affect fertility. Use contraception during sexual intercourse as it may lead to unwanted pregnancy if you are not planning it.
Do not take Option 72 Tablet if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, asthma, blood clot problems, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anemia (low haemoglobin), or are otherwise malnourished. Taking Option 72 Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.
Option 72 Tablet is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.
Option 72 Tablet should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the contraception measure was used incorrectly.
Take Option 72 Tablet exactly as advised by the doctor. Option 72 Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. It should be taken preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex.
Option 72 Tablet prevents about 84% of expected pregnancies if taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. It is more effective if you take it as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
Levonorgestrel may pass into breast milk. Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Option 72 Tablet should only be used in emergencies and not as a regular method of contraception.
Though Option 72 Tablet considerably lowers the chance of getting pregnant, if your periods are delayed by 5 days or you have experienced unusual bleeding, you can take a pregnancy test.
Option 72 Tablet does not protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV / AIDS. Using condoms can help protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV / AIDS.
An emergency contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy whereas an abortion pill ends an existing pregnancy.
Option 72 Tablet is effective if you have had frequent acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking Option 72 Tablet. Also, since there is a chance of unintended pregnancy after frequent acts of unprotected sex in the same cycle, it is advisable to use a barrier contraceptive method such as condoms until the next period even after using Option 72 Tablet.
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