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PORTIA-28 (ethinyl estradiol) · Teva

Women's Health Approved 2002-05-23

Portia-28 is a hormonal contraceptive used by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. It combines two specific hormones, a progestin called levonorgestrel and an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol, to provide a reliable method of birth control. This medication is typically prescribed for patients who are looking to manage their reproductive health and avoid conception.

Source: FDA Label

How PORTIA-28 Works

This medication works by combining a progestin and an estrogen to alter the body's hormonal environment. Its primary action is to suppress ovulation, which prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg and effectively stops pregnancy from occurring.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
24
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2002-05-23
Routes
ORAL-28
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: ETHINYL ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL

PORTIA-28 Approval History

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What PORTIA-28 Treats

1 indications

PORTIA-28 is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2002. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

PORTIA-28 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...

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Clinical Trial Registry

2 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07340190 CDAK539A12102 2025-521000-22-00 Ph 1 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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PORTIA-28 FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Iclevia TM (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Iclevia is a combination of levonorgestrel, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

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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Data Sources

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