Contraceptives Logest

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Logest

Active Ingredients:

Ethinylestradiol+Gestodene

Action mechanism and therapeutic effect of the medication:

Logest is a monophasic combined estrogen-progestogen contraceptive drug. It inhibits the secretion of pituitary gonadotropin-releasing hormone, inhibits maturation of follicles and ovulation. Logest increases viscosity of cervical mucus, which hinders the penetration of sperm into the uterus.

On the background of the drug, the menstrual cycle becomes more regular, less painful, the intensity of bleeding decreases, resulting in reduced risk of iron deficiency anemia.

Medical indications:

oral contraception
functional disorders of the menstrual cycle

Logest contraindications, precautions and warnings:

thrombosis (venous and arterial)
states prior to thrombosis (eg transient ischemic attack, angina)
diabetes mellitus with vascular complications
severe or multiple risk factors for venous or arterial thrombosis
jaundice or severe liver diseases
liver tumors (benign or malignant)
migraine with focal neurological symptoms
pancreatitis with severe hypertriglyceridemia
hormone-dependent malignant diseases of genital organs and mammary glands
vaginal bleeding of unknown origin
pregnancy, breastfeeding
hypersensitivity to the drug's components

Logest side effects:

As with any other drug, side effects can occur with Logest. However, it does not mean that everyone who takes the medicine will experience these adverse effects. In most cases the preparation is well tolerated. Logest cause the following side effects:

digestive system: sometimes - nausea, vomiting
reproductive system: sometimes - intermenstrual bleeding, changes in vaginal secretion
endocrine system: sometimes - tension and enlargement of breast , weight change, changes in libido
CNS: sometimes - depressed mood, headaches, migraines
Others: poor tolerance of contact lenses, fluid retention, allergic reactions

If any side effects occur during the treatment make sure to consult your health care provider immediately. If you are unsure about anything related to Logest, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction:

Logest can potentially interact with the following groups of drugs:

pyrazolone derivatives, sulfonamides
drugs which induce liver enzymes (eg, barbiturates, anticonvulsants, etc)
antibiotics
hypoglycemic agents
indirect anticoagulants

It is possible that all drug interactions are not presented above. For this reason, we recommend you to talk with your health care provide about drug interactions with Logest which may apply to you.

Additional information for the patients:

The preparation should be taken according to your doctor's recommendations. Never take the drug for conditions which are not presented in the the drug's leaflet. Try to keep the medicine out of the reach of children.