Drug details

Balziva (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone tablets)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Balziva (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is an oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Balziva is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• depression,
• bloating,
• breakthrough bleeding,
• freckles or darkening of facial skin,
• and intolerance to contact lenses.
• abdominal cramps,
• spotting,
• changes in menstrual flow,
• missed menstrual periods,
• temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment,
• swelling,
• breast tenderness or enlargement,
• nipple discharge,
• change in weight,
• change in vaginal discharge,
• migraine,
• rash (allergic),
• reduced tolerance to carbohydrates,
• vaginal yeast infection,

The following drugs are related to Balziva, either as a replacement or used together:

• Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
• Orsythia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
• Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
• Mustargen (mechlorethamine hcl)
• Vesanoid (tretinoin)