Comparing Nexplanon vs Vienva
| Nexplanon (etonogestrel) | Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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| Nexplanon (etonogestrel) | Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Nexplanon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Vienva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Nexplanon (etonogestrel) | More about Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
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Nexplanon has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 4858 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Vienva has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 343 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Nexplanon prices |
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Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Falmina, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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25 hours |
45 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with Nexplanon:
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A total of 470 drugs are known to interact with Vienva:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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July 17, 2006 |
May 21, 2015 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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