What is Opticon one step?
Opcicon one step is used to help prevent pregnancy following unprotected sexual activity or when other forms of contraception have failed (such as condoms breaking or two or more pills not being taken).opcicon one-step can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Opcicon one-step
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
If you experience severe pain on your side or lower stomach, call your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room. This could indicate a tubal (a pregnancy that implants in the tube of the fallopian tubes instead of in the uterus) pregnancy. A tubal pregnancy can be a medical emergency.
Some of the common side effects associated with opcicon one step include:
- Stomach pain;
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- Headache, dizziness;
- Feeling tired
- Changes in your menstrual cycle
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Levonorgestrel, plan b one-step, ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel , ulipristal, ella, take action
Warnings
Opcicon one step will not terminate a pregnancy if an egg fertilized has already attached itself to the uterus.
Before taking levonorgestrel, ask your doctor if you are regularly using medication to treat seizures, hiv/aids, or tuberculosis. Other medicines may make levonorgestrel ineffective.
Before you take this drug
Opcicon one step is not meant to be used as a regular form of birth control. Speak to your doctor about birth control options.this medicine should not be used if you're already pregnant. Opcicon one step will not stop a pregnancy that has already started.no one under the age of 17 is allowed to use this product.
If you have an allergy to levonorgestrel, then it is best not to use this drug.before taking levonorgestrel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are regularly using medication to treat seizures, tuberculosis, or hiv/aids. Levonorgestrel can be less effective when used as an emergency contraceptive if you are taking certain medications.levonorgestrel can slow down breast milk production. Inform your doctor if breastfeeding is a concern.
How to take Opticon one step?
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor.opcicon one step must be taken immediately after unprotected sexual activity (no more than 72 hours).if you vomit after 2 hours of taking opcicon one step, call your doctor immediately. Do not take a second dosage without consulting your doctor first.
You may be pregnant if your period is more than a week late. If you think you're pregnant, take a pregnancy test. Contact your doctor. Opcicon one step will not terminate a pregnancy if a fertilized egg is attached to the uterus.
A doctor should confirm within 3 weeks of taking opcicon one-step that you are not pregnant and that the medicine hasn't caused any adverse effects.store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if i miss the dose?
Opcicon one-step does not require a daily dosage schedule because it is only used in a single dose.
What happens if i overdose?
Opcicon one-step comes in a tablet of a specific strength. This means that if you use it as directed, there is little chance of an overdose. Take no more than one tablet simultaneously.
What should be avoided?
Opcicon one step will not protect against sexually transmissible diseases, including hiv and aids. The only way to prevent these diseases is by using a condom. Avoid unprotected sexual activity.
Interaction with other drug
Some medications may make opcicon one-step ineffective, resulting in pregnancy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of opcicon one-step if you take any of these medications:
- Efavirenz;
- Rifampin;
- Seizure medication: carbamazepine, felbamate, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone.
This list is incomplete. Levonorgestrel may be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbs. This list does not include all possible interactions with other drugs.
