Review the side-effects of Etonogestrel as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Bleeding irregularities, emotional lability, weight increase, headache, pimples, depression, breast pain, abdominal pain, inflammation of pharynx, white dischage, influenza-like symptoms, dizziness, painful menstruation, back pain, nausea, pain, nervousness, depression, hypersensitivity, insertion site pain.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting.
General - Fluid retention, fatigue, implant site reaction, fever.
Infections - Urinary tract infection.
Investigations- Increase in blood pressure, decreased weight.
Metabolic - Increased appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Convulsions, migraine, and drowsiness.
Psychiatric - Anxiety, sleeplessness, decreased libido.
Genitourinary - Painful urination, breast discharge, breast enlargement, ovarian cyst, genital itching, vulvovaginal discomfort.
Skin - Angioedema and/or aggravation of hereditary angioedema, hair loss, hypertrichosis, itching, rash, increased sweating, hives.
Implanon, Nexplanon
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Bleeding irregularities, emotional lability, weight increase, headache, pimples, depression, breast pain, abdominal pain, inflammation of pharynx, white dischage, influenza-like symptoms, dizziness, painful menstruation, back pain, nausea, pain, nervousness, depression, hypersensitivity, insertion site pain.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting.
General - Fluid retention, fatigue, implant site reaction, fever.
Infections - Urinary tract infection.
Investigations- Increase in blood pressure, decreased weight.
Metabolic - Increased appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Convulsions, migraine, and drowsiness.
Psychiatric - Anxiety, sleeplessness, decreased libido.
Genitourinary - Painful urination, breast discharge, breast enlargement, ovarian cyst, genital itching, vulvovaginal discomfort.
Skin - Angioedema and/or aggravation of hereditary angioedema, hair loss, hypertrichosis, itching, rash, increased sweating, hives.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Etonogestrel
Etonogestrel(Implanon) generic is a progestin, prescribed for preventing pregnancy. It works by preventing ovulation.Trade Names for Etonogestrel
International :
Implanon, Nexplanon
