CYCLESSA

LOE Approaching

desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol

NDAORAL-28TABLET
Approved
Dec 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100

Mechanism of Action

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacodynamics Combined oral contraceptives act by suppression of gonadotropins. Although the primary mechanism of this action is inhibition of ovulation, other alterations include changes in the cervical mucus, which increase the difficulty of sperm entry into the uterus,…

Indications (1)