The FDA in US had approved Natazia Birth Control Pill. This is the product of Germany’s Bayer AG is an approved oral contraceptive in women since May 2012. Starting May 2009, this pill had been available for that specific year under the name Qlaira. Natazia is a combination of estradiol and dienogest.
Both estradiol and dienogest are hormones from female that are responsible in preventing ovulation or the releasing of eggs from ovary. This pill causes some changes in the lining of uterus and mucus on the cervix that will make it hard for the sperm to reach the uterus and fertilize the egg, and thus it cannot be implanted into the uterus.
Be Informed
Pregnant women and those mothers that had recently given birth are not allowed to use Natazia Birth Control Pill. One must also avoid using this pill if you are suffering from the following conditions:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Circulation problems
- Blood clotting disorder
- Diabetic problem with kidney and eyes
- liver cancer or liver diseases
- unusual vaginal bleeding
- migraine headaches
- over 35 years old and is smoking
- jaundice caused by any birth control pill
- breast or uterine cancer
- stroke
For those who are starting using Natazia or for those who missed a dose, they may need back up birth control like spermicide or condoms. Missing a dose or just a pill will surely increase instances of being pregnant. Once this happen, you must carefully follow the “missed dose” instruction.
There are also some drugs that can make the pill ineffective or less effective. These are hepatitis C medications, antibiotics, seizure medications, HIV or AIDS medications and barbiturate sedatives. It is also wise to consult and tell the doctor about all other medications you are using.
Reminders before Taking Natazia
Taking natazia is not the same like taking any other simple drugs. This is a pill that is used to prevent a woman from getting pregnant. Before taking this pill, you must first consult a doctor if this is vital and applicable for you. You must also take it according to the prescription. Be reminded that missing a dose can influence your fertility. One thing that must be put in mind is that natazia can cause birth defects, therefore avoid using it while pregnant. Once it’s too late, better tell your doctor right away or if you missed 2 consecutive menstrual periods. For those who had recently had a baby, you must need to wait 1 month or 4 weeks before starting taking Natazia.
Taking Natazia should also be avoided if you are suffering from the above mentioned conditions. Furthermore, the hormones from the pill can also pass into the mother’s breast milk and might possible harm the lactating baby. It can as well slow down the production of the breast milk, that is why it is discouraged to avoid taking the pill while breastfeeding.
For patients having history of vascular events like thromboembolic, it might be necessary to stop taking the pill. This risk of vascular event is very high. It is very possible that the attacks will occur again. Therefore, seek professional’s advice and never do self prescription by taking any other form of drug just to eliminate the symptoms. It can further harm your health and sometimes might be fatal. Always be careful in choosing the right medication; always go after a doctor’s advice.
How Should Natazia be taken?
Natazia birth control pill has 5 varying colors. The pill must be taken orally in the exact order as directed on the blister pack. It is also advised to use a back-up birth control. From 9 days on the initial take of the pill, use condom or spermicide. Also, you must avoid taking 2 kinds of birth control at the same time. If ever you desire to change your current pill into natazia, start taking it on the first day while you are withdrawal bleeding.
In addition, if you also want to switch, vaginal ring, IUD or patches to the skin, begin taking the pill instantly after switching. You can also suffer from breakthrough bleeding, if this happens, you must tell your doctor if the bleeding continues and if it is heavy.
Note: There are little cases of Natazia overdose but if in case of overdose; you must seek emergency medical assistance or all Poison control hotline.
Symptoms of Overdose:
- vomiting
- nausea
- vaginal bleeding
During the time when taking Natazia, one must avoid smoking if possible for it might increase your risk of suffering from stroke, blood clots and heart attack especially when you are already aging 45 and above. In addition, Natazia will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases like AIDS and HIV.
There are also drugs that are probable to interact with the pill. You must as well inform your doctor if you are taking drugs such as:
- antibiotic drugs or medication for tuberculosis
- bosentan or tracleer
- medications for HIV, AIDS and hepatitis C
- Barbiturates or solfoton
- Seizure medications
- Zanaflex
- Dantrium
- Lysteda
Always avoid taking medication when you are not sure and have not yet consulted a doctor. Statistics showed according to the FDA, a number of 1867 women found Natazia pill effective and had shown the same side effects as other pill cause. Bayer has also reported that the pill reduces excessive bleeding during menstrual period. As a matter of fact, patients had confessed that they suffer amenorrhea on the 16% of women cycle. This FDA approved pill is available during the summer.
Taking this pill must only be once a day and must not overdose the body if ever one pill is missed. One must always read the label to assure that you are taking the right pill and also, the instructions on the blister pack must be followed. After reading this, you will surely be well-informed and aware of how the pill affects and benefit you. Always start taking any pill with the advice of a doctor for if not, it might be life-threatening.
Reference:
www.drugs.com/natazia.html
