Drug name: Logest

Active Ingredients:

• ethinyl estradiol, gestoden

Therapeutic effects of Logest: Logest is a low dosed monophase oral combined estrogen-gestogen contraceptive drug. This medication's contraceptive effect has 3 complementary mechanisms which are:

• Control of the ovulation process on the level of hypothalamic-pituitary regulation.
• Changes in cervical secret properties that result to inaccessibility for sperm cell or spermatozoons.
• Endometrium adjustment which makes embedding of a fertilized ovule practically impossible.

Logest consumption normalizes menstrual cycle, decreases the severity of pain during menstruation and reduces menstrual bleeding. By doing so, it lowers the risk of having iron-deficiency anemia.

Indication: Logest is used to prevent unwanted pregnancy:

Precautions and Restrictions: If the below mentioned conditions applies to you then stop using this medicine at once:

• Venous or arterial thrombosis
• Phase prior to thrombosis
• Moderate or severe headache (Migraine)
• Vascular complications in diabetes
• Various elements of venous or arterial thrombosis such as uncontrolled arterial hypertension, arrhythmia, affection of mitral valve, etc
• Inflammation of the pancreas (Pancreatitis)
• Liver and kidney diseases
• Benign or malignant tumors of the liver
• Hormone-dependent tumor
• Vaginal bleeding
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Intolerance to the ingredients of this medicine
• Trauma, major surgery, surgery on extremities, long-term immobilization

Use the drug with caution under the following circumstances:

• Hyperlipidemia or obesity
• Abnormal bone growth in the middle ear which causes hearing problems
• Migraine
• Superficial Thrombophlebitis
• Gilbert-Meulengracht syndrome
• Diabetes
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome
• Regional enteritis
• Sickle cell anemia
• Hypertension

If you are pregnant while using this medicine then stop using it immediately. This medicine may change the amount and the consistency of milk which a nursing mother produces; hence avoid using this medicine if you are a nursing mother.

Combined contraceptive medicines or substances can cause vaginal bleeding during the initial period of use. If the bleeding continues and occurs on regular intervals then it is recommended to undergo through examination to rule out pregnancy or malignant growth. It is advisable to undergo examination even before starting this medicine to rule out pregnancy and other disorders.

Side effects of Logest: Logest users may experience some adverse reactions that are wholly or partly unintended. These side effects are only a distant possibility and there are no prior proven records of such effects due to Logest.

Some of the side effects that users may experience are various allergic reactions, weight gain or loss, problems in urination, jaundice, itching, reddening of skin, rashes, irritation of skin, abnormal Vaginal Discharge, stomach ache, vomiting, urge to vomit, fever, problems in vision, mood swings, changes in sex drive, headache, uterine bleeding, nipple discharge, etc. Some of the rare side effects are coagulation, fatigue, and diarrhea.

These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects caused due to the use of Logest. For more information kindly consult your physician, pharmacist or see the full details presented with Logest.

Interactions: If you have decided to use Logest then it's very important to consult a doctor and apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently under and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug. This is to make sure that the combination of two drugs is safe. Some of the medicinal substances that may react with Logest are:

• Combined contraceptives can change the level of synthesis of cyclosporines thereby reducing their efficacy.
• Antibiotics such as tetracycline and ampicilin can lower the effectiveness of Logest.
• Prolonged use of drugs which induce liver enzymes, resulting in clearance extension for sex hormones, can cause vaginal bleeding and decrease the effectiveness of Logest.
• Sulfonamid drugs, derivates of pirazolone can increase metabolism of steroidal hormones which are located in the preparation.

Additional Information: Logest should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Logest are made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use for other purposes. Medicines like Logest in the hands of small children can be hazardous, so keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.