Liletta
Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometriosis, Hot flashes + 6 more
Treatment
7 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Liletta
Treatment for
Endometrial Hyperplasia
What is Liletta
Levonorgestrel
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a synthetic hormone similar to progesterone used in contraception and hormone therapy. Commonly known as Plan B, it is used as a single dose emergency contraceptive and as a hormone released from an intrauterine device (IUD). A subdermal implant of levonorgestrel is also available, which slowly releases the hormone over a long period. Additionally, levonorgestrel is used as a component of combination contraceptives. Levonorgestrel is the most widely used emergency contraceptive and was approved by the FDA in 1982. It is effective and does not have the same estrogen
Triphasil-21
is the brand name
Liletta Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Triphasil-21
Levonorgestrel
1984
243
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Levonorgestrel, also known as Triphasil-21, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis .
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in combination with Estradiol
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in combination with Estradiol
Menopause
Used to treat severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause in combination with Estradiol
moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Used to treat moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms in combination with Estradiol
Has had at least 1 child
Emergency Contraception
Hot flashes
Used to treat Menopause in combination with Estradiol
Effectiveness
How Liletta Affects Patients
Levonorgestrel is a medication used as an emergency contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping ovulation, fertilization, and implantation up to 72 hours after sex. When used correctly, it is 89% effective in preventing pregnancy. When used as a hormone therapy, it helps prevent endometrial cancer caused by unopposed estrogen. Levonorgestrel implanted in the body, like an IUD, can be more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
How Liletta works in the body
Levonorgestrel works in several ways to prevent pregnancy. It suppresses the release of hormones that trigger ovulation, making it harder for an egg to be released. It also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to move through and reach an egg. Levonorgestrel may also make it harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Finally, when taken with estrogens, levonorgestrel helps lower the risk of endometrial cancer.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Liletta is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Endometrial Hyperplasia, Emergency Contraception and Hypermenorrhea. The magnitude of dosage is contingent on the administration method featured in the given table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Endometrial Hyperplasia
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Endometriosis
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Hot flashes
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Emergency Contraception
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Menopause
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Menorrhagia
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Has had at least 1 child
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg
Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Subcutaneous, Implant - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Implant
Warnings
Liletta Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Levonorgestrel may interact with Pulse Frequency
Abortion, Septic
Do Not Combine
undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Do Not Combine
Abortion, Spontaneous
Do Not Combine
HCG elevated
Do Not Combine
Pelvic Infection
Do Not Combine
Vaginitis
Do Not Combine
Acute Coryza
Do Not Combine
Breast Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Uterine Cervicitis
Do Not Combine
Communicable Diseases
Do Not Combine
Gonorrhea
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Intrauterine Devices
Do Not Combine
Liver Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
congenital or aquired uterine abnormality
Do Not Combine
Chlamydia Infections
Do Not Combine
Hypersensitivity
Do Not Combine
Emergency Contraception
Do Not Combine
Endocarditis, Bacterial
Do Not Combine
Vaginosis, Bacterial
Do Not Combine
suspected pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Uterine Cervicitis
Do Not Combine
Uterine Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Do Not Combine
Breast Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Fibroid Tumor
Do Not Combine
Endometritis
Do Not Combine
chlamydial cervical infection
Do Not Combine
PAP Test Abnormalities
Do Not Combine
Liver Failure, Acute
Do Not Combine
Uterine anomaly distorting uterine cavity
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Cervical Dysplasia
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
Bacterial Vaginosis
Do Not Combine
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Vaginal Bleeding
Do Not Combine
Bacterial Vaginosis
Do Not Combine
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Do Not Combine
Gonorrhea
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Liletta.
Common Liletta Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.
Copanlisib
Major
The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.
Crizotinib
Major
The metabolism of Crizotinib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.
Liletta Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of levonorgestrel in rats has been found to be greater than 5000mg/kg. Signs of an overdose include nausea and bleeding. If someone has overdosed, they should seek symptom relief and contact a poison control center. Unfortunately, there is no antidote for levonorgestrel overdose.
Liletta Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Liletta?
99 active clinical trials are currently analyzing the potential of Liletta to address Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Previous Childbearing History, and Endometrial Hyperplasia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Endometriosis
27 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4
Hot flashes
19 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Menorrhagia
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable
Has had at least 1 child
0 Actively Recruiting
Endometrial Hyperplasia
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Menopause
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
0 Actively Recruiting
Emergency Contraception
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Liletta Reviews: What are patients saying about Liletta?
5
Patient Review
4/15/2022
Liletta for Birth Control
4.3
Patient Review
6/3/2022
Liletta for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
10/23/2022
Liletta for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
7/1/2022
Liletta for Birth Control
2
Patient Review
2/19/2022
Liletta for Birth Control
1
Patient Review
7/5/2022
Liletta for Birth Control
Patient Q&A Section about liletta
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How is LILETTA different from Mirena?
"Mirena is more effective than Liletta, lasting for up to 5 years instead of 3. Mirena is also able to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, whereas Liletta cannot."
Answered by AI
Can LILETTA cause weight loss?
"Two brands of hormonal IUD, Mirena and Liletta, mention weight gain as a potential side effect. In a clinical study, 5.7% of users said their weight increased while using Liletta."
Answered by AI
What are the side effects of LILETTA IUD?
"Side effects that may occur after placement of the device include pain, bleeding, or dizziness. Cramps, irregular menstrual periods, and vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) are common, especially during the first few weeks of use. Headache, nausea, breast tenderness, or weight gain may also occur."
Answered by AI
Is LILETTA a good IUD?
"IUDs are becoming more and more popular among American women. Liletta is highly effective and lasts for 3-5 years, making it an excellent option for those considering a long-lasting form of birth control!"
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