Etonogestrel (implant)
Generic name: etonogestrel (implant) [ e-toe-noe-JES-trel ]
Brand names: Nexplanon, Implanon
Dosage form: subcutaneous implant (68 mg)
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Progestins
What is etonogestrel implant?
Etonogestrel implant is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. The medicine is contained in a small plastic rod that is implanted into the skin of your upper arm. The medicine is released slowly into the body. The rod can remain in place and provide continuous contraception for up to 3 years.
Etonogestrel implant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
You should not use an etonogestrel implant if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Using an etonogestrel implant can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You should not smoke while using an etonogestrel implant.
Before taking this medicine
Using an etonogestrel implant can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Your risk of stroke or blood clot is highest during your first year of using etonogestrel.
Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. Your risk increases the older you are and the more you smoke.
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, the etonogestrel implant should be removed if you plan to continue the pregnancy.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before receiving the implant.
You should not use hormonal birth control if you have:
a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina;
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor; or
liver disease or liver cancer.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
diabetes;
high cho...
