Drug details

Xulane (norelgestromin and ethinylestradiol transdermal system)

type of Contraceptives, Transdermal

Xulane (norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system) is an estrogen/progestin combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC), indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use a transdermal patch.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• fever,
• lightheadedness,
• shortness of breath,
• chest pain,
• fainting,
• weakness,
• cough,
• anxiety,
• trouble walking,
• bulging eyes,
• double vision,
• loss of vision,
• blurry vision,
• apprehension,
• rapid heartrate,
• swelling and warmth to either leg,
• bluish or gray color of the skin, nails, lips or around the eyes,
• swelling in the eye (papilledema),
• difficulty speaking (and being understood),
• numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side,
• pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back,
• pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders, and

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

• Altavera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
• Deblitane (norethindrone tablets)
• Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
• Depo-SubQ Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)
• Nextstellis (drospirenone and estetrol tablets)
• Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)
• Nexplanon (etonogestrel implant)
• NuvaRing (etonogestrel, ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
• Orsythia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
• Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
• Skyla (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
• Ortho Evra (norelgestromin, ethinyl estradiol transdermal)
• Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate, ethinyl estradiol)