Altavera
Generic name: levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol · Brand names: Altavera
Information sourced from FDA Structured Product Labeling, updated March 2, 2023.
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 Altavera, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke .
What is it used for?
Altavera is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.
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