Monograph
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 pharmacokinetics
The IUD with copper does not contain any active drug, and therefore has no effect on human drug metabolism.
Similar drugs
References
| # | Citation details | PMID |
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| * | Scientific articles | |
| 1. | Copper T380 intrauterine device for emergency contraception: highly effective at any time in the menstrual cycle.
Turok DK, Godfrey EM, et al. Hum Reprod. 2013 Oct;28(10):2672-6. |
23945595 |
| * | Drug reference publications | |
| 2. | RxMed. Gyne T. http//:www.rxmed.com (accessed: 02.2015)
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