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DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL (desogestrel) · DURAMED PHARMS BARR

Women's Health Approved 2004-02-24

Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table 2 lists the typical unintended pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, the IUD, and implants, depends upon the reliability with which they are used.

Source: FDA Label
NDA
Small Molecule
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
22
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2004-02-24
Routes
Oral
Dosage Forms
Tablet

Companies

Active Ingredient: DESOGESTREL , ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
4 FDA actions from 2004 to 2011
Jul 2011 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Feb 2004 ORIGINAL
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What DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL Treats

1 indications

DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2004. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL Boxed Warning

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives should be strongly advised not to smoke....

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Clinical Trial Registry

3 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT01500473 results posted CCI-11-00057 Ph 2 terminated Therapeutic Effect of Desogestrel on Ventilatory Control in Patients With Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
NCT01738724 FMRPUSP-UROGIN-002 Ph 4 terminated Study of the Efficacy of Dienogest in the Treatment of Uterine Leiomyomas When Compared to Desogestrel and Goserelin
NCT01243697 RESPIRONDINE P101001 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Assessment of Desogestrel in Ondine Syndrome
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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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DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table 2 lists the typical unintended pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, the IUD, and implants, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of these methods can result in lower failure rates. TABLE 2: PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN EXPER...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives should be strongly advised...

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