LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE (ethinyl estradiol)
Iclevia is a combination medication used by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. It contains two primary active ingredients: a progestin called levonorgestrel and an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol. This oral contraceptive helps patients manage their reproductive health by providing a consistent method of birth control.
How LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE Works
This medication works by suppressing ovulation, which is the primary way it prevents pregnancy. By combining a progestin and an estrogen, the drug interferes with the body's reproductive cycle to ensure that an egg is not released.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2023-08-16
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE Approval History
What LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE Treats
1 indicationsLEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2023. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Pregnancy prevention
LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE Boxed Warning
CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs, including Iclevia, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS C...
WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs, including Iclevia, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Iclevia is contraindicated in women over 35 years old who smoke. ( 4 ) Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. ( 5.1 )
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07340190 | CDAK539A12102 2025-521000-22-00 | Ph 1 | not yet recruiting | A Drug-drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effects of Pelabresib on the Pharmacokinetics of Repaglinide, Midazolam, and Combined Oral Contraceptive in Patients With Advanced Malignancies |
| NCT06039826 | 18533 J1I-MC-GZBV | Ph 1 | completed | A Study of LY3437943 in Postmenopausal Female Participants Who Are Overweight or Obese |
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE is indicated for the treatment of Pregnancy prevention.
WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For th...
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