What is Finzala?
Finzala is a birth control medication with female hormones to hinder the process of ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovary). The medication also causes changes to your cervical mucus and the lining of your uterus, making it more difficult for sperm cells to get into the uterus and for fertilized eggs to attach to your uterus. Finzala is used as a contraceptive to avoid pregnancy. Finzala can also be used to treat mild acne in women who are fifteen years old or older, have begun their menstrual period, and want to use birth contraceptives. There are numerous varieties that contain ethyl estradiol as well as norethindrone. The brands mentioned are not all available in this leaflet.Finzala is also employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline.
Side effects of Finzala
Contact a medical professional immediately.If you suspect an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, or tongue - signs may point toward it being present. If this is indeed the case for you - contact your healthcare provider right away as you could be exposed.
This medication can cause severe adverse consequences. Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from:
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Symptoms of strokes: sudden weakness or numbness serious headache and slurred speech. There may also be problems with balance or vision.
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Symptoms for a blood clot inside the lung, such as chest pain, rapid coughing, or the feeling of breathing becoming short, nausea, and bleeding from the chest;
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Symptoms of a clot in the blood inside the body: pain, swelling, pain, or warmth on one side of the leg.
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Heart attack symptoms: chest pressure or pain that spreads to your shoulder or jaw; nausea, sweating, or vomiting
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Problems with your liver—swelling at the midsection area, stomach pain, a loss of appetite dark urine, black stool, and jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin);
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High blood pressure, severe headache, blurred vision, and pounding in your ears or neck;
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Mood changes, feelings of lower self-worth, losing interest in the things you love, sleep issues, and thoughts of hurting yourself
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Swelling in your ankles, hands, or feet; breast lumps;
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A change in the frequency or severity of migraine-related headaches
Common adverse effects of finzala can include:
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Nausea, vomiting;
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Tenderness in the breast or bleeding from the breast;
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Headache or issues or problems with contacts problems with contact.
This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects, and other side effects could occur. Reach out to your physician if any adverse effects arise, seeking professional medical advice as necessary.Report any adverse reactions directly to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Do not take birth pills to control your weight if you're pregnant or have had a recent baby.You shouldn't take a birth control pill if you suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart disease, coronary arterial disease, or circulation issues (especially those associated with diabetes), or if you are not aware of vaginal bleeding, liver disease, cancer, or severe migraine headaches in the event that you also take certain hepatitis C medications, or when you're scheduled for major surgery, or if you smoke and are over 35, have had a heart attack, a stroke, or a blood clot, jaundice triggered by birth control pills, breast cancer, vagina, uterus/cervix, or vagina.Smoking cigarettes, particularly if you are older than 35, or using birth control pills could increase the chances of developing stroke, blood clots, and heart attacks.
Before you take this drug
Birth control pills may increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, and heart attacks. There is a higher risk if you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or are overweight. The risk of having a stroke or blood clots is greatest when you are first taking birth pills to control your birth. The risk increases when you begin taking the birth control pills after not taking them for four weeks or more.Smoking increases the chances of developing blood clots, strokes, or heart attacks triggered by birth control medications, particularly in those over 35 years old.Don't use it if you're expecting. Stop using Finzala and notify your doctor immediately if you find yourself pregnant or have missed two menstrual cycles in one go. If you've had the birth of a child, you should wait at least four weeks before using birth medication to prevent pregnancy.
It is not recommended to take contraceptives if you are:
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Untreated or uncontrolled blood pressure and heart diseases (chest pain or coronary artery disease, an etiology of a heart attack stroke, blood clots);
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An increased chance of getting blood clots as a result of an issue with the heart or hereditary blood disorder
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Issues with circulation (especially due to diabetes);
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An antecedent history of hormone-related cancer such as breast cancer, vagina, or uterus/cervix;
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding that hasn't been inspected by the doctor;
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Cancer of the liver or liver;
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Extreme migraine headaches (with the appearance of numbness, aura, weakening of vision, or other changes), particularly those who are over 35 years old;
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Jaundice may result from taking birth medication; birth medicine was taken in order to manage its severity;
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Are you smoking over 35 years old?
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If you take any hepatitis c medications containing ombitasvir, paritaprevir or ritonavir with or without dasabuvir as part of their therapy.
Inform your physician immediately if you were ever diagnosed with:
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Heart conditions, high blood pressure, or if you're susceptible to blood clots.
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High cholesterol or triglycerides levels; being obese.
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Depression;
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A seizure or migraine headache;
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Diabetic, gallbladder disease, underactive thyroid;
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Kidney or liver disease
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Menstrual cycle irregularities, or fibrocystic breast disorder lumps, nodules, or abnormal mammograms.
Consult your doctor to determine whether it is safe to breastfeed while taking this medication.
How to take Finzala?
Follow all instructions listed on your prescription label and review all medication guides or instruction sheets carefully, since failing to take an active pill increases your likelihood of pregnancy. If this occurs, take two extra pills immediately when remembering. After two active tablets have been taken consecutively during either of your first or second weeks, take one active tablet per day until all are gone from your pack - typically two active pills daily should suffice before continuing with daily single dosage thereafter. If this does not apply to you, two pills per day for two consecutive days is appropriate before switching back to taking just one pill daily from then onwards. Be sure to employ a backup birth control plan for at least seven days after missing two active pills consecutively during Week 3. Toss away what remains from that pack and begin another on Day 1, or just the same day (depending on when your period starts). If you prefer starting your Sunday pack on every other day, take an additional dose until Sunday and discard any left in that pack to start fresh with new doses for that day. If you fail to take three active pills consecutively during any week of 1, 2, or 3, discard your pack and start over on day 4 (if starting Sunday), take an individual pill until Sunday when finishing all available pills, discard and start over on Day 1.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Follow the instructions on the prescription label and go through all medication guides or instructions sheets. The absence of a medication increases the likelihood of becoming pregnant.If you do not take one active pill, you should take two pills the next day that you recall. Then, take one pill each day throughout the remainder of the pack.If you don't take two active tablets in one row during the first or second week, you should take two pills daily for two days. Then, take one pill a day throughout the remainder of the pack. Make sure to use a backup birth control plan for at least 7 days after the missing pills.If you fail to take two active pills consecutively during Week 3, toss away the remainder of the pack and begin another pack on the same day if you're a Day 1 starter. If you're the Sunday starter, continue taking a dose every day up to Sunday. On Sunday, toss away the remainder of the pack and begin a new pack for the day. If you fail to take three active pills in one row during the week of 1, 2, or 3, discard the remainder of your pack and start a fresh pack the following day, if you're a day 1 starter. If you're the Sunday starter, continue taking a pill each day up to Sunday. When you are done, take away the remainder of the pack and begin a new pack the following day.
If you have missed two or more active pills, you might not experience ovulation during the month. If you do not have two months in a row, you should call your doctor to let them know that you may have a pregnancy.If you do not remember to take a reminder pill, throw it out and take one daily reminder pill until you have a full pack.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek medical assistance immediately or call our Poison Help Line immediately - intoxication may result in nausea and vaginal bleeding, making treatment essential. Call the Poison Help Line now on 1-800-222-1222!
What should be avoided?
Don't smoke when using birth control medications, especially if you are over 35 years of age.Birth control pills won't safeguard you from sexually transmitted illnesses, including HIV and AIDS. Utilizing a condom is the only way to safeguard yourself from these illnesses.
Interaction with other drug
Discuss with your doctor your other medications, including:
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Rifampin;
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Troglitazone;
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Atorvastatin;
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Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir;
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Anticonvulsants (antiepileptics) such as phenobarbital carbamazepine and phenytoin.
This list is not comprehensive. Other medications can affect Finzala, such as prescription and non-prescription supplements, vitamins, and natural products. There are many potential interactions between drugs listed here.
