Triphasil

Triphasil is an oral contraceptive drug, taken in order to avoid pregnancy. And Triphasil is to be taken in a correct manner for it to work correctly. Triphasil formulation contains levels of levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradial, the two hormones largely responsible in the prevention of pregnancy.

Working Mechanism Of Triphasil

There are several ways by which the drug acts to prevent pregnancy. Triphasil works threefold in different stages. The hormonal drug inhibits the egg release by preventing it from reaching maturity. Triphasil changes the consistency of the cervical mucus; in short, it dries the passageways so that it undermines the sperm cells action of getting into the cervix, and it also changes the lining of the uterus, making it less suitable for implantation in case a sperm cell fertilizes the female’s egg. All these would serve to point out that Triphasil should be taken early on. Though it could collapse the uterus lining even if the fertilized egg has already implanted itself, there is no assurance that such activity could take place.

Considerations When Taking Triphasil

As a hormonal drug, there are strict considerations to be realized before taking Triphasil. Therefore it isn’t recommended that you take the hormonal drug without a physician’s recommendation. The doctor should have a particular reason for suggesting Triphasil for you, when other medications are available. So ask your doctor concerning this, and why Triphasil is prescribed for your usage.

You should not take Triphasil if in any event you fulfill any of the following:

• You are allergic to any of the hormonal compound of Triphasil. The symptoms of the allergic reaction include swelling of the face, lips or tongue, rashes and itching, troubled breathing and its accompanying effects.
  
  
• You suffer from a medical condition. Triphasil could increase the debilitating effects of your condition. Since there are many medical conditions to consider, it’s best to approach it to a doctor.
  
  
• If you know you are pregnant. There have been no evidences if Triphasil would work effectively and reliably as an abortive drug, as all its mechanisms are geared towards the early stages before and during fertilization.
  

Drug Interactions

There had been issues of Triphasil efficiency lowered when used in junction with other medications. These medicines are known to hinder or disrupt altogether Triphasil’s effectiveness, so it’s best to consider when taking such drugs.

Such drugs include Rifampicin and Rifabutin (common treatment for tuberculosis), Antibiotics (including ampicillin, penicillin and tetracycline), anti fungal creams and gels, barbiturates, epilepsy medications (Phenytoin, Primidone, carbamazepine and Topiramiate), Ritonavir (common drug treatment for HIV infection), Modafinil (drug treatment used for daytime sleepiness), several kinds of Corticosteroids such as Dexamethasone, and St. John’s Wort.

Triphasil Usage

Triphasil dosage should be taken every day, even if sex is not that often. That is because it works better if taken regularly, and also works best several hours before having sex. It doesn’t matter if Triphasil is taken with or without food.

Triphasil pills are color coded according to the date of your first menstrual bleed, the red pill for Monday and Friday, brown for Saturday and Sunday, and silver for the rest. Its best to sort out the color intake with your physician.

Precautions Over Triphasil Intake

Triphasil is hormonal drug compound, which means a physician’s consultation is mandatory. Triphasil can cause over dosage if taken in large amounts. Nausea, severe vomiting, tiredness and occasional bleeding are the symptoms of Triphasil poisoning. Immediately contact the Poison Information Center for immediate assistance.

As a hormonal drug, there are strict considerations to be realized before taking Triphasil. Therefore it isn’t recommended that you take the hormonal drug without a physician’s recommendation. The doctor should have a particular reason for suggesting Triphasil for you, when other medications are available. So ask your doctor concerning this, and why Triphasil is prescribed for your usage.