Drug details

Pimtrea (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Pimtrea (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 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. Pimtrea is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• vomiting,
• nausea,
• abdominal cramps,
• bloating,
• breast tenderness or enlargement,
• vaginal yeast infection,
• swelling,
• breakthrough bleeding,
• spotting,
• temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment,
• changes in vaginal discharge,
• migraine,
• changes in menstrual flow,
• rash (allergic),
• weight gain or loss,
• reduced tolerance to carbohydrates, 
• reduced lactation when given immediately postpartum,
• yellowing skin and eyes (jaundice),
•  missed menstrual periods,
•  depression,
• freckles or dark skin patches,
• intolerance to contact lenses,
• or nipple discharge.

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

• Targretin (bexarotene)
• Tracleer (bosentan)
• Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
• Ifex (ifosfamide)
• Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
• Mustargen (mechlorethamine hcl)