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Contraceptives are a class of drugs that are commonly used to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives
work by inhibiting ovulation and by altering cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus.
Contraceptives share a few common side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and breakthrough
bleeding. Some examples of medications in this class are Ortho Tri-Cyclen, also known
as norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, and Errin, also known as norethindrone. Cigarette
smoking increases the risk of serious side effects from oral contraceptives, including
blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. To reduce the risk of serious side effects, do
not smoke cigarettes while you are taking oral contraceptives. Certain drugs can decrease
the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by reducing the amount of its content in your
body which can result in pregnancy, so be sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist about
all other medications you take when prescribed a contraceptive. Finally, contraceptives do
not protect against *** infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. For more
information on this medication and all other medications, explore the RxWiki encyclopedia
on the web or on your mobile device.