G02BA02 - Plastic IUD with Copper |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
The plastic intrauterine device (IUD) with copper contains no active drug and it has no porphyrinogenic potential.
Chemical description
Metallic copper
Therapeutic characteristics
The plastic IUD with copper functions as a hormone free contraceptive exerting a local effect in the uterine. It may be used as an emergency contraceptive when inserted within 5 days after unprotected intercourse (Turok).
Metabolism and pharmakokinetics
The IUD with copper does not contain any active drug, and therefore has no effect on human drug metabolism.
References
- Scientific articles
- Turok DK, Godfrey EM, et al. Copper T380 intrauterine device for emergency contraception: highly effective at any time in the menstrual cycle. Hum Reprod. 2013 Oct;28(10):2672-6. PMID 23945595. #4439
- Drug reference publications
- RxMed. Gyne T. http//:www.rxmed.com (accessed: 02.2015) #1395
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