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Desogestrel

5 known interactions (1 severe)

2 brand names

Indications

Contraception

Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

Cardiac dysfunction; diabetes (progestogens can decrease glucose tolerance—monitor patient closely); history of breast cancer—seek specialist advice before use; history of stroke (including transient ...

Side Effects

Common or very common Breast abnormalities; depressed mood; headache; libido decreased; menstrual cycle irregularities; mood altered; nausea; skin reactions; weight increased Uncommon Alopecia; contac...

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Brand Names

Cerazette(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Femilon(IN)

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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