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Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive

 
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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

  • Indications

  • Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
  • Adverse Effects
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea / vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Breast pain
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