What is the generic name?

LEVONORGESTREL/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

What is the Trade Name for LEVONORGESTREL/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

Twirla

What are the Indications for LEVONORGESTREL/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TWIRLA is indicated as a method of contraception for use in women of reproductive potential with a BMI < 30 kg/m 2 for whom a combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate. Limitation of Use Consider TWIRLA‚Äôs reduced effectiveness in women with a BMI ‚â• 25 to < 30 kg/m 2 before prescribing TWIRLA [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.9 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . TWIRLA is contraindicated in women with a BMI ‚â• 30 kg/m 2 [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . TWIRLA is a combination of levonorgestrel, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, indicated as a method of contraception for use in women of reproductive potential with a BMI < 30 kg/m 2 for whom a combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use Consider TWIRLA‚Äôs reduced effectiveness in women with a BMI ‚â• 25 to < 30 kg/m 2 before prescribing. ( 4 , 8.9 , 14 )

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