Monday, August 29, 2011

Emedinews: Dr Good Dr Bad: A female with past history of DVT needed an OC prescription.

Situation: A female with past history of DVT needed an OC prescription.
Dr Bad: Start OC patch (transdermal).
Dr Good: You cannot be on OCs.
Lesson: There is a possibility of an increased risk of venous thromboembolism in oral contraceptive patch users.

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