Ortho-Cyclen

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Overview:

Ortho-Cyclen
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Ethinyl estradiol is a synthetic derivative of the natural estrogen estradiol. It is one of two estrogens currently used in oral contraceptive pills. The other, mestranol, is converted to ethinyl estradiol before it is biologically active. Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone are used together as an oral contraceptive agent. For treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause, female hypogonadism, prostatic carcinoma-palliative therapy of advanced disease, breast cancer, as an oral contraceptive, and as emergency contraceptive.

Mechanism Of Action:
Estrogens diffuse into their target cells and interact with a protein receptor. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Estrogens increase the hepatic synthesis of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), thyroid-binding globulin (TBG), and other serum proteins and suppress follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary. The combination of an estrogen with a progestin suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary system, decreasing the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

News Articles on Ethinyl Estradiol

A Warning About Your Birth Control  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Earlier this year, the FDA approved a generic low-dose birth control called Tri-Lo Sprintec. Afterward, many insurance companies — including mine — switched ... The Frisky

Birth-control patch maker issues warning - Women's health- msnbc.com  -  Nov 10, 2005
The makers of a popular birth-control patch warned millions of women Thursday that the patch exposes them to significantly higher doses of hormones and may ... msnbc.com

Article: Discount drug plans proliferate.(SUPPLY SIDE) - MMR | …  -  Apr 21, 2008
ORTHO PHARMACEUTICAL INTRODUCES ORTHO-CYCLEN: NEW ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE CONTAINS ... Ortho-Cyclen is a regimen of oral contraceptives that contains 0.250 ... ... Pay-Per-View - MMR - HighBeam Research

Ortho-McNeil Knew Ortho-Evra Patch Was Lethal  -  Apr 20, 2006
By Evelyn Pringle. Documents have surfaced in litigation that show Ortho-McNeil has been analyzing the FDA's death and injury reports on women using the ... scoop.co.nz

Wal-Mart Prices Aim for Younger Medicine User  -  Sep 28, 2007
Versions of the two birth control pills — known by the brand names Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen — account for 20 percent of oral contraception ... New York Times

Ortho Evra Patch Maker Waves A White Flag  -  Jun 7, 2006
By Evelyn Pringle. On May 2, 2006, Johnson & Johnson attorney, Susan Sharko, wrote to New Jersey Superior Court Judge, Peter Bariso, to inform the court ... scoop.co.nz

Wal-Mart reduces price of popular birth control drugs. | Article from...  -  Dec 1, 2007
Not to be outdone by its competitor, Cincinnati-based Kroger is also offering $9 prescriptions for Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Clomiphene. ... Pay-Per-View - Employee Benefit News - HighBeam Research

Warning Issued for Birth-Control Patch | Article from AP Online | …  -  Nov 12, 2005
Warning Issued for Birth-Control Patch ... find AP Online articles. MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer AP Online 11-12-2005 Kathleen Thoren sits i... Pay-Per-View - AP Online - HighBeam Research

Press Release: Barr's Duramed Withdraws NDA for Lo SEASONALE(R) …  -  Apr 6, 2006
Barr's Duramed Withdraws NDA for Lo SEASONALE(R) Extended-Cycle Oral Contraceptive. from PR Newswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Warning Issued for Birth-Control Patch | Article from AP Online | …  -  Nov 11, 2005
Warning Issued for Birth-Control Patch ... find AP Online articles. MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer AP Online 11-11-2005 Kathleen Thoren sits i... Pay-Per-View - AP Online - HighBeam Research

Kroger's Ralphs to start selling $4 generics in Southern California  -  Apr 4, 2008
Ralphs also said it will sell generic versions of family-planning drugs Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri Cyclen, as well as a fertility drug, for $9. Forbes

Article: P&G introduces new Oral-B toothbrush.(As We Go To Press) - …  -  Sep 1, 2006
P&G introduces new Oral-B toothbrush.(As We Go To Press) ... find Household & Personal Products Industry articles. * Procter & Gamble Co. has launched a ... Pay-Per-View - Household & Personal Products Industry - HighBeam Research

Ortho-McNeil Knew Ortho-Evra Patch Was Lethal  -  Apr 18, 2006
Documents have surfaced in litigation that show Ortho-McNeil has been analyzing the FDA's death and injury reports on women using the Ortho Evra ... OpEdNews

Article: Drug maker issues warning about birth-control patch - AP …  -  Nov 11, 2005
Drug maker issues warning about birth-control patch ... find AP Worldstream articles. MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer AP Worldstream 11-11-2005 Dateline: ... Pay-Per-View - AP Worldstream - HighBeam Research

Kroger offers $4 generic drugs at 62 stores in Middle Tennessee, …  -  Feb 7, 2008
Kroger also will offer generic versions of the birth control drugs Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri Cyclen and a fertility drug for $9. ... Bizjournals.com

Parker & Waichman, LLP Believes Warning Issued by Johnson & …  -  Nov 11, 2005
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Parker & Waichman, LLP ( http://www.yourlawyer.com ), a leading pharmaceutical liability law firm, believes that the ... Pay-Per-View - PrimeZone Media Network - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Birth-control costs soaring at colleges; Pregnancies could rise now...  -  Aug 20, 2007
Birth-control costs soaring at colleges; Pregnancies could rise now that law limits drugmaker incentives ... find Chicago Sun-Times articles. Pay-Per-View - Chicago Sun-Times - HighBeam Research

Article: Greening of the grass brings out killer instinct. - Spokesman...  -  Apr 15, 2006
Greening of the grass brings out killer instinct. ... find Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA) articles. Byline: Jim Kershner Apr. 15--We were standing there in ... Pay-Per-View - Spokesman-Review - HighBeam Research

Wal-Mart expands $4 generic drugs program  -  Sep 27, 2007
...carvedilol (cardiac medication), and generic birth control for Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and a fertility product, Clomiphene. ... CNNMoney.com

Article: Hi-tech advances offer a better view ahead.(Features) -...  -  Sep 24, 2007
Hi-tech advances offer a better view ahead.(Features) ... find Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) articles. Byline: By Madeleine Brindley Western Mail ... Pay-Per-View - Western Mail - HighBeam Research

ASK AN EXPERT  -  Apr 30, 2008
Got a question about a health story in the news or a health topic? Here's your chance to get an answer. Send us your questions about general health topics, ... CNN International

New Devices and Effective Options in Contraception  -  Oct 17, 2006
For example, the Mayo team noted, norgestimate, the progestin found in Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen, suppresses ovulation at doses lower than natural ... New York Times

Rockbridge Weekly & Alleghany Journal Newsline  -  Apr 2, 2008
Separately, Kroger will offer generic versions of the family planning drugs Ortho Cyclen® and Ortho Tri Cyclen® (28-day supply) and a fertility drug for $9. Rockbridge Weekly

Wal-Mart extends generic price cuts.  -  Oct 15, 2007
In addition, the firm said it was offering generic birth control drugs, Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol), ... Free with registration - Pharma Marketletter - AccessMyLibrary.com

Avalon Pharmaceuticals Appoints David D. Muth to Executive Vice …  -  Sep 27, 2006
In this capacity, he was responsible for the successful launch of three significant pharmaceutical products, namely Terazol (anti-fungal), Ortho Cyclen, ... Free with registration - PR Newswire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Press Release: Data Show Low Incidence of Breakthrough Bleeding With ...  -  May 9, 2007
Data Show Low Incidence of Breakthrough Bleeding With ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO In a Broad Range of Women. from PR Newswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

U. Nebraska: Birth control patch could pose unforeseen health...  -  Nov 17, 2005
Michaela Smart has plenty of advice when it comes to birth control and blood clots. "Don't smoke," the senior special education major at the University of ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Wal-Mart Adds Prescription Women's Health Medications To Discount …  -  May 8, 2008
...also provides 30-day supplies of several family planning drugs, including generic versions of Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen for $9. ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Event Brief of Q4 2004 Andrx Corporation Earnings Conference Call - …  -  Mar 10, 2005
ADRX launched nine products, including the first two oral contraceptives; generic Ortho Cyclen-28 and generic Ortho Tri-Cyclen from Teva. 3. ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Wal-Mart Launches Phase Two of Prescription Program With New $4 …  -  Sep 27, 2007
...and three $9 women's medications -- including a generic birth control for Ortho Cyclen(R) and Ortho Tri-Cyclen(R), and a fertility product, Clomiphene. ... Free with registration - PR Newswire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Contraceptive maker reverses price increase  -  Sep 4, 2006
The company also raised the cost of Ortho Cyclen, the Pitt department's third most prescribed contraceptive, rose from $1.62 per pack to $18.11. ... $2.95 - Daily Reflector - NewsBank

Deficit Reduction Act's effect on birth control prices hits U....  -  Dec 4, 2007
Deficit Reduction Act's effect on birth control prices hits U. Minnesota ... find University Wire articles. Devin Henry University Wire 12-04-2007 ... Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam Research

ILLINOIS FIRST LADY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE SO WOMEN CAN …  -  Jul 13, 2005
First Lady Patti Blagojevich today launched a new website designed to help women learn how to have their birth control costs covered by their insurance ... Pay-Per-View - US Fed News - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Kroger introduces $4 generic drugs  -  Feb 14, 2008
Separately, Kroger will offer generic versions of the family planning drugs Ortho Cyclen® and Ortho Tri Cyclen® (28-day supply) and a fertility drug for $9. $2.95 - Daily News - NewsBank

Laser Treatments Effective In Treating Acne: Study  -  Aug 2, 2006
Most people associate acne with adolescence but Raquel da Silva developed the skin condition at the age of 23. "I was in university and when things got a ... CityNews - CityNews

DaytonDailyNews: Dayton, Ohio, news and information  -  Oct 17, 2007
At Kroger, birth control and fertility drugs are a bit costlier than other generics — $9 per 28-day prescription for generic versions of Ortho Cyclen, ... Dayton Daily News

Q3 2005 Andrx Corporation Earnings Conference Call - Part 1.  -  Nov 8, 2005
In addition to our generic versions of Ortho Tricyclen and Ortho Cyclen 28 that are being marketed through Teva, we have two approved generic oral ... Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Park Record : Briefs Feb. 20-23, 2008  -  Feb 19, 2008
Separately, Smith's will offer generic versions of the family planning drugs Ortho Cyclen(R) and Ortho Tri Cyclen(R) (28-day supply) and a fertility drug ... $2.95 - Park Record - NewsBank

Wal-Mart Adds 11 Generic Drugs To Discounted Prescription Drug …  -  Oct 2, 2007
In addition, Wal-Mart will offer generic versions of the birth control drugs Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen and a fertility drug for $9 per 30-day supply ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

On financial gains, Kroger expands pharmacy services.  -  Apr 21, 2008
On financial gains, Kroger expands pharmacy services. After three years of improving sales and profitability, it's clear that Kroger Co. is back. ... $9.94 - Drug Store News - Alacra Store

J&J Takes Preventive Online Measures To Preempt Birth Control …  -  Apr 5, 2007
...by Christine Bittar, Thursday, April 5, 2007, 6:00 AM. Trying to stave off additional damage, Johnson & Johnson is looking to preempt negative online ... Mediapost.com

Article: Study to eye trends over four decades.(Ortho Women's Health...  -  Aug 14, 2006
Study to eye trends over four decades.(Ortho Women's Health & Urology sponsors Guttmacher Institute's study over birth control)(Brief article) ... find ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Birth control patch could pose unforeseen health problems | Article...  -  Nov 17, 2005
Birth control patch could pose unforeseen health problems ... find University Wire articles. Alyssa Reicks University Wire 11-17-2005 (Daily Nebraskan) ... Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam Research

More chains embrace discount generics plans.  -  Feb 4, 2008
The expanded Wal-Mart program includes generic versions of two popular birth control pills (Ortho Cyclen and Ortho TriCyclen) and one fertility drug, ... $9.94 - Chain Drug Review - Alacra Store

Wal-Mart ups ante on generics.(News)(generics program)(Wal-Mart …  -  Oct 22, 2007
The expanded Wal-Mart program includes generic versions of two popular birth control pills (Ortho Cyclen and Ortho TriCyclen) and one fertility drug, ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

COLUMN: Birth control not being issued | Article from University Wire...  -  Apr 7, 2008
COLUMN: Birth control not being issued ... find University Wire articles. Sarah Davis University Wire 04-07-2008 (The News Record) (UWIRE) CINCINNATI ... Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam Research

County to pay $29,000 more for drugs  -  Aug 16, 2006
During the 2005-06 fiscal year, the cost for a month's supply of Ortho Cyclen costs one cent. This year, a month's supply will cost $18.11. ... $2.95 - Richmond County Daily Journal - NewsBank

Franklin Park Herald-Journal with News of North Lake : BUSINESS BRIEF  -  Oct 10, 2007
...and three $9 women's medications including generic birth control product for Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen and a fertility product Clomiphene. ... $2.95 - Franklin Park Herald-Journal with News... - NewsBank

Article: US judge dismisses suit by pharmacist who refused to...  -  Jun 2, 2006
Employee Benefit News; December 1, 2007 ; 700+ words ... ... late September, Wal-Mart announced ... versions of the birth-control pill Ortho Cyclen ... of ... Pay-Per-View - AP Worldstream - HighBeam Research

Article: More generics are added to retailer's $4 program. - Daily …  -  Sep 28, 2007
Wal-Mart also introduced three $9 women's medications -- including generic birth control product for Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and a fertility ... Pay-Per-View - Daily Oklahoman - HighBeam Research

Business Briefs  -  Oct 3, 2007
...and three $9 women's medications including generic birth control product for Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen and a fertility product Clomiphene. ... $2.95 - Proviso Herald - NewsBank

Business Briefs  -  Oct 10, 2007
...and three $9 women's medications including generic birth control product for Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen and a fertility product Clomiphene. ... $2.95 - Forest Leaves - NewsBank

Article: Ohio U. female students divided on period-less birth control...  -  May 24, 2007
Ohio U. female students divided on period-less birth control pill ... find University Wire articles. Elyse Ball University Wire 05-24-2007 (The Post) ... Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam Research

Mụn má»§ do dị ứng mỹ phẩm  -  Jun 5, 2008
Em dùng mỹ phẩm sau 2 tháng da mặt nổi nhi�u mụn mủ nh� và nhi�u mụn b�c, cứ đỡ mụn này mụn khác lại m�c lên . Hiện gi� da mặt em rất thâm và nhi�u mụn. ... VNMedia

Wal-Mart amplía programa de medicinas a bajo precio  -  Sep 28, 2007
Las tres medicinas de $9 para mujeres son anticonceptivos genéricos, equivalentes del Ortho Cyclen y el Ortho Tri-Cyclen, además de un producto para la ... $2.95 - El Nuevo Herald - NewsBank

Press Release: Multimedia News Release - National Survey Finds That …  -  May 18, 2006
Article: ORTHO PHARMACEUTICAL INTRODUCES ORTHO-CYCLEN: NEW ORAL ... PR Newswire; October 14, 1992 ; 700+ words ... ... Cyclen expands oral contraceptive ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

בחירת סוג מת×?×™×? של גלולות למניעת הריון Questions [27/02/2008]  -  Feb 27, 2008
...הרופ×? שלי נתן לי מרש×? של גלולת Ortho-Cyclen. ×–×?ת הגלולה הר×?שונה ש×?× ×™ לוקחת בחיי×?. ... InfoMed

Walmart aumenta lista de medicinas a bajo costo  -  Oct 10, 2007
...entre estos dos genéricos para el control de la natalidad (Ortho Cyclen y Ortho Tri-Cyclen) y un producto de fertilidad (Clomniphene). ... AZ Central.com

בחילה ל×?חר נטילת גלולות למניעת הריון Questions [26/11/2006]  -  Nov 26, 2006
...×?× ×™ לוקחת גלולות (ORTHO-CYCLEN) כבר שבועיי×?, תמיד ב 10 בערב. רוב הזמן לקר×?ת בוקר ×?× ×™ מרגישה ... InfoMed

מתי מתחילות הגלולות להגן מפני הריון? Questions [01/11/2006]  -  Nov 1, 2006
...התחלתי לקחת גלולות למניעת הריון (ortho-cyclen) . לקחתי גלולה ר×?שונה ביו×? הר×?שון של המחזור, ... InfoMed

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Ortho-Cyclen is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms17?-Ethynylestradiol; 17alpha-Ethinylestradiol; 17alpha-Ethynylestradiol; 17alpha-Ethynyloestradiol; Aethinyloestradiolum; Aethinyoestradiol [German]; Alesse; Alora; Amenoron; Amenorone; Anovlar; BRN 2419975; Binovum; Brevicon; Brevinor; CCRIS 286; CHEMBANK1139; Climara; Conceplan; Cyclosa; Demulen; Desogen; Dicromil; Diognat-E; Diogyn E; Diogyn-E; Diprol; Dyloform; EE; EE2; EO; ETHINYLESTRADIOL; Ertonyl; Esclim; Esteed; Estigyn; Estinyl; Eston-E; Estopherol; Estoral; Estoral {[Orion]}; Estorals; Estrace; Estraderm; Estradiol; Estring; Estrogel; Estrogen; Ethidol; Ethinoral; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ethinyl-Oestranol; Ethinylestradiolum [Inn-Latin]; Ethinylestriol; Ethinyloestradiol; Ethy 11; Ethynylestradiol; Ethynyloestradiol; Eticyclin; Eticyclol; Eticylol; Etinestrol; Etinestryl; Etinilestradiol [Inn-Spanish]; Etinilestradiolo [Dcit]; Etinoestryl; Etistradiol; Etivex; Feminone; Fempatch; Follicoral; Genora; Ginestrene; Gynodiol; Gynolett; HSDB 3587; Halodrin; Inestra; Innofem; Jenest; Kolpolyn; Levlen; Linoral; Lo/Ovral; Loestrin; Logynon; Lynoral; Marvelon; Menolyn; Menostar; Mercilon; Microfollin; Microgynon; Mircette; Modicon; NEE; NSC-10973; Necon; Nelova; Neo-Estrone; Neocon; Nogest-S; Norcept; Nordette; Norethin 1/35 E; Norimin; Norinyl; Norlestrin; Novestrol; Oradiol; Orestralyn; Orestrayln; Ortho Tri-Cyclen; Ortho-Cept; Ortho-Cyclen; Ortho-Novum; Ovcon; Ovex; Oviol; Ovral; Ovran; Ovranette; Ovysmen; Palonyl; Perovex; Primogyn; Primogyn C; Primogyn M; Progynon C; Progynon M; Prosexol; Spanestrin; Stediril; Synphase; Tetragynon; Thiuram E; Thiuranide; Tri-Levlen; Tri-Norinyl; Trinordiol; Trinovum; Triphasil; Vagifem; Varnoline; Vivelle; Ylestrol

Drug Category:
Ortho-Cyclen is categorized under the following by the FDA: Estrogens; ATC:G03CA01

Dosage Forms:
DISC (SUSTAINED-RELEASE); GEL; IMPLANT; LIQUID; PATCH; RING (SLOW-RELEASE); SOLUTION; TABLET

Absorption:
Rapid and complete absorption follows oral intake of ethinyl estradiol (bioavailability 43%).

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
17-ethynyl-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-decahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol





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