For some, pregnancy can be a joyful and long-awaited event, and for some couples - a complete surprise. Therefore, a woman who does not plan to become a mother should protect herself from an unwanted pregnancy. Modern medicine offers a huge selection of all kinds of contraceptives. One of such effective agents is the drug "Minisiston." Reviews of women about the drug can be heard mostly positive.
Release form, composition and packaging of tablets
"Minisiston" is a monophasic contraceptive for oral administration. The drug is available in the form of pink tablets. The active ingredients in the composition are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. Auxiliary components:
- corn starch;
- lactose monohydrate;
- povidone;
- magnesium stearate;
- calcium carbonate;
- stearosis;
- dye iron dioxide red;
- mountain glycolic wax.
The tablets are in a blister, 21 pieces each. In one pharmaceutical package there can be from one to three plates with medicine.
pharmachologic effect
Combined monophasic contraceptive for oral use. The contraceptive effect of Minisiston 20 is based on the complex effect of various factors, the most important of which are inhibition of ovulation and a change in the viscosity of cervical mucus.
Also, a modern
contraceptive will help eliminate some pathologies of the reproductive female system:
- Normalize the menstrual cycle.
- Reduce pain during critical days.
- Make menstrual flow less profuse, which will help reduce the risk of anemia.
Nowadays, the most demanded and popular among gynecologists and their patients is the medicine "Minisiston". Reviews about the drug are positive, since it does not harm the body and is available for use.
Levonorgestrel
After ingestion, the substance levonorgestrel in a short time and is completely absorbed. In blood serum, the maximum amount of the drug is reached within an hour. Here, levonorgestrel combines with albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin.
With daily intake, the substance accumulates in the second phase of excretion and reaches its maximum already on the 4th day. Pharmacokinetics directly depends on the concentration of hormones in the blood plasma. Due to the fact that it contains ethinyl estradiol, the hormone content rises by almost 70% when taken with the Minisiston 20 Fem medication. Reviews of doctors about the medicine will help the patient make the right choice of birth control pills to avoid an unplanned pregnancy.
Levonogestrol is excreted in unchanged form. Its metabolites come out with urine during the day. The concentration of the drug in plasma is reduced in two stages. The first period takes half an hour, and the second - 20 hours.
Ethinyl estradiol
When taken orally, rapid absorption occurs. After 2 hours, the maximum concentration in the blood is reached. In the liver, the substance is metabolized. Ethinyl estradiol is almost 100% bound to albumin. In the blood, the concentration of the drug decreases in two stages. The first period takes about an hour, the second - 10 or 20 hours. It is completely excreted from the body. Metabolites go out within a day.
Indications and contraindications
The drug "Minisiston" is indicated to prevent pregnancy. Reviews of experts show that the medicine has a number of contraindications. Do not prescribe a contraceptive in cases of:
- If the patient has acute or chronic arterial or venous thrombosis.
- When in the anamnesis or at this time there is a tendency to thrombosis. For example, transient ischemic disorders of cerebral circulation.
- The presence of diabetes mellitus, complicated by disorders of the cardiovascular system.
- Tumors of the genital organs or mammary glands are hormone-dependent.
- Unreasonable vaginal bleeding.
- The bearing of the fetus.
- Breast-feeding.
- Benign or malignant tumors of the liver.
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Dosage
It is necessary to take medicine on an ongoing basis in the order indicated on the package. Tablets should be washed down with a small amount of water. Before use, the drug "Minisiston" must be studied instructions for use. Reviews of experts show that the regimen is determined by the duration of the menstrual cycle.
After an abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy, you need to start taking pills right away. There is no need for additional protection. After labor and abortion in late pregnancy, it is necessary to start drinking the medicine on the 21st or 28th day. If you missed the scheduled time of admission, you should drink the pill immediately, the subsequent dosage should be taken according to the usual schedule. With a delay in admission of almost a day, the effectiveness of contraception does not decrease.
Overdose
There is no evidence of an overdose of the drug. In exceptional cases, mild intoxication can be observed, which is expressed by nausea and vomiting. When such symptoms appear, detoxification therapy is provided and the stomach is washed.
Interaction with other drugs
With the joint use of the drug "Minisiston" with drugs that induce microsomal liver enzymes, the clearance of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgesterol may increase, which will make contraception ineffective and can lead to bleeding. There is also a number of drugs with which you can not take the medicine "Minisiston" together. These include:
- Oxcarbazepine;
- Topiramatom;
- “Felbamatom”;
- Ampicillin
- "Tetracycline";
- "Rifampicin."
Pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding
If pregnancy is detected when taking the drug, then it is immediately canceled and subsequently not taken. According to statistics, not a single child was injured while taking a contraceptive in the early stages of pregnancy, when it has not yet been identified.
It is not recommended to drink the medicine "Minisiston" during the period of breastfeeding. Reviews of patients show that this tool reduces the amount of breast milk and changes its composition. Although the drug does not harm the health of the newborn.
Side effects
Basically, the drug is well tolerated, but in exceptional cases, the following symptoms may occur:
- nausea;
- vomiting
- changes in vaginal secretion;
- changes in the mammary glands: swelling, pain, swelling, discharge from the nipples;
- weight gain; decreased sex drive;
- headache, migraine;
- allergy;
- swelling
- chloasma.
special instructions
Only a doctor can prescribe Minisiston tablets. Reviews show that without the recommendation of a specialist, most women take the medication incorrectly.
The patient should be informed that with the development of symptoms of venous or arterial thrombosis, you should consult a doctor.
It is forbidden to take the drug for severe pathology of the liver and kidneys, as well as jaundice. Keep the medicine in a cool and dark place, away from small children. Before starting the reception, carefully read the instructions and the deadline for the implementation indicated on the package.
If it was not possible to find a contraceptive in a pharmacy, a specialist will be able to recommend a high-quality analogue. The most popular substitutes will be described below.
Microgynon
Monophasic contraceptive for oral administration. Available in the form of dragees. The main substances in the composition of the product are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.
Mikroginon oral monophasic complex contraceptive has the same low dosage as the Minisiston. Reviews about these drugs are predominantly positive. They do not harm the body and are taken only once a day. The medication is characterized by the following properties:
- inhibition of ovulation at the level of hypothalamic-pituitary regulation;
- a change in the viscosity of cervical mucus, as a result of which sperm can not penetrate the uterine cavity;
- a change in the endometrium, which prevents the fertilized egg from taking root in the uterus;
- normalization of menstruation, painlessness and a decrease in spotting.
Indications and contraindications
The drug is prescribed as a contraceptive. There are contraindications for taking it:
- diabetes;
- various acute and chronic thromboses;
- frequent headaches;
- pancreatitis
- hepatic and renal failure and some other conditions.
Before treatment should be studied, as in the case of tablets "Minisiston", instructions. Reviews show that side effects are most often the result of improper use of the drug.
Dosage
The packaging shows the sequence of taking dragees. Take one tablet a day. You need to drink the medicine for 21 days, the next course begins after a 7-day break. During this period, menstrual bleeding occurs.
Side effects:
- spotting spotting;
- nausea;
- vomiting
- weight gain;
- soreness and swelling of the mammary glands;
- allergy.
At the pharmacy, the medicine is dispensed with a prescription. You can not prescribe a remedy for severe pathology of the liver and kidneys. Keep dragees away from children in a dry and cool place.
Oralcon
This drug can also be replaced with tablets "Minisiston." Reviews of experts show that the drugs do not differ in composition and have a similar effect on the female body. Oralcon is a monophasic contraceptive for oral administration. Available in the form of white tablets. The main components of the drug are levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.
The medicine has the following properties:
- Inhibits ovulation.
- Increases the viscosity of cervical mucus, which prevents sperm from entering the uterus.
- Normalizes the cycle.
- Critical days pass without increased blood loss and pain.
Indications and contraindications
The drug is shown to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is also prescribed for hormone-dependent disorders of the monthly cycle. The tool has the same effects as the drug "Minisiston." Reviews of doctors indicate that among patients, medicines are equally popular.
You can not prescribe the drug "Oralkon" with the following diseases:
- signs of venous or arterial thrombosis;
- diabetes;
- vascular disorders;
- renal and liver failure;
- neurological pathology;
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding;
- bleeding of unknown origin;
- hypersensitivity to the drug.
Means "Oralkon" has the same contraindications for use as tablets "Minisiston 20".
Reviews suggest that oral contraceptives can be a reliable protector against unwanted pregnancy. Means "Minisiston", as well as its analogues ("Oralkon", "Mikroginon", "Anteovin", "Ovidon", "Tri-Regol") are quite effective. But to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases with the help of tablets will not succeed.