T-Safe CU 380A

What is it?

A t-shaped, copper wire with plastic sheathing, intrauterine device.

Medical Uses

Contraception.

Dosage

Consult manufacturer's literature. To be inserted by qualified, prac titioner and replaced every 5 to 8 years,

Special Care

Epilepsy, previous pelvic inflammatory disease or endocarditis patients considered at risk of sexual!) acquired infections, anaemia, heav) menstrual bleeding. Examine patient 3 months following insertion they every year.

Avoid Use

Pregnancy, previous ectopic pregnancy or surgery involving fallopian tubes, severe vaginal or cervical infections, allergy to copper, abnormal, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, endometriosis or endometrial disorders, cancer of cervix, endometrium or genitalia, uterine abnormalities, patients undergoing immunosuppressive treatment.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Anticoagulants.

Known Side Effects

Pain, bleeding pelvic infection, perforation of uterus. On insertion, susceptible patients may suffer asthmatic attack, slowed heartbeat, epileptic attack. Remove in the event of perforation of uterus or cervix, severe pain and heavy bleeding that does not subside, dislodgement of device, pelvic infection that is persistent and hard to treat, pregnancy.