Drug Name:Co-Cyprindiol
Drug Class:Oral contraceptive
Mechanism of Action:Combination of cyproterone acetate (antiandrogen) and ethinylestradiol (estrogen)
Use:
  • Prevention of pregnancy
  • Treatment of acne
  • Management of hirsutism (excessive hair growth)
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Breast tenderness
  • Headache
  • Weight changes
  • Mood changes
  • Irregular bleeding
Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • History of blood clots
  • Liver disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
Specialty:
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology