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Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive
Levonelle, Postinor, Plan B
- Pharmacology
- Contains a progestin, with a dose equivalent of ~25 contraceptive pills.
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
- Adverse Effects
- Fatigue
- Nausea / vomiting
- Dizziness
- Breast pain
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