Why are generic pills cheaper than the brand name ones?
The principal reason for the reduced price of generic medicines is that the creation of the generic drug runs up less cost and therefore a lower price can be offered and still maintain profitability.
Manufacturers of generic drugs are mainly able to avoid the following three costs that brand name pharmaceutical companies incur: (1) costs associated with the research and development of the drug; (2) costs associated obtaining regulatory approval (i.e. proving safety and efficacy of a drug); and (3) marketing costs.
First, Generic manufacturers do not incur the cost of drug discovery and instead reverse-engineer existing brand name drugs to allow them to manufacture bioequivalent versions.
Second, generic manufacturers do not bear the burden of proving the safety and efficacy of the drugs through clinical trials - rather, generic manufacturers must prove the generic drug’s bioequivalancy to the existing drug.
Third, these companies receive the large benefit of the marketing and advertising that goes into pushing the innovator drug. The brand name drug has to prove itself in the eyes of the consumer, generic ones do not. The drugs that generic manufacturers are selling have been on the market for usually a decade or more and do not need additional advertising. For the same reason, generic manufacturers also do not give away sample doses to promote their products. The significant research, development and marketing costs incurred by the large pharmaceutical companies in introducing a new drug to the market is often cited as the reason for the high cost of new agents - they wish to recover these costs before the patent expires. Generic manufacturers do not incur these costs, with bioequivalence testing and manufacturing costing relatively little, and are able to charge significantly less than the brand.
Women's Health / Generic Norplant
Package
Price
Per Pill
Order
0.075mg x 2 pills
$29.95
US $ 14.97
0.075mg x 4 pills
$34.95
US $ 8.74
0.075mg x 6 pills
$39.95
US $ 6.66
What is Lenor - 72?
Lenor - 72 is a form of progesterone, which is a female hormone involved in conception.
Lenor - 72 is used as an emergency contraceptive (EC) to prevent pregnancy after contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Lenor - 72 prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary), disrupts fertilization (joining of the egg and sperm), and inhibits implantation (attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus).
Lenor - 72 may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Lenor - 72 (EC)?
The first dose of Lenor - 72 must be taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, and the second dose 12 hours following the first, to be effective.
Lenor - 72 does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Lenor - 72?
Before taking Lenor - 72, tell your doctor if you
have high blood pressure, angina, or heart disease;
have had a stroke;
have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
have breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer;
have liver disease;
have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding;
have migraines or severe, recurrent headaches;
have diabetes; or
smoke.
You may not be able to take Lenor - 72, or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Lenor - 72 should not be used at any time during pregnancy except in an attempt to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours following unprotected sexual intercourse.
Lenor - 72 passes into breast milk. Do not take Lenor - 72 without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Lenor - 72?
Take Lenor - 72 exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
The first dose of Lenor - 72 must be taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, and the second dose 12 hours following the first, to be effective.
If you vomit within one hour of taking either dose of Lenor - 72, contact your doctor.
Schedule a follow-up visit with your doctor for three weeks after taking Lenor - 72.
Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you miss your period following the use of Lenor - 72.
Lenor - 72 is not intended for use as ongoing pregnancy protection and should not be used as a routine form of contraception.
Store Lenor - 72 at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Lenor - 72. Missing a dose of Lenor - 72 increases the risk of becoming pregnant. It is very important to take the two doses 12 hours apart.
What happens if I overdose?
Death or serious side effects are not likely to occur from an overdose of Lenor - 72. Consult your doctor, an emergency room, or a poison control left for advice.
Symptoms of an overdose of Lenor - 72 may include nausea and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking Lenor - 72?
Levonorgestrel (EC) does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS.
What are the possible side effects of Lenor - 72?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking levonorgestrel (EC) and seek emergency medical attention:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
severe pain or tenderness in the stomach area.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take levonorgestrel (EC) and talk to your doctor if you experience
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
fatigue;
headache;
changes in menstrual bleeding (spotting, earlier or later menstrual period, heavier or lighter menstrual bleeding, longer or shorter menstrual period);
dizziness; or
breast tenderness.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What drug(s) may interact with levonorgestrel in this emergency contraceptive kit?
The following medications could potentially make the Plan-B kit less effective at preventing pregnancy:
antibiotics or medicines for infections
aprepitant, a medicine used for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
barbiturate medicines for producing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), like phenobarbital
bosentan
carbamazepine
griseofulvin
modafinil
oxcarbazepine
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
rifapentine
ritonavir
St. John's wort
topiramate
troglitazone or pioglitazone
warfarin
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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