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Common name
Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)
Description
Yasminฎ provides an oral contraceptive regimen consisting of 21 active film coated tablets each containing 3.0 mg of drospirenone and 0.030 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 7 inert film coated tablets. The inactive ingredients are lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, modified starch NF, povidone 25000 USP, magnesium stearate NF, hydroxylpropylmethyl cellulose USP, macrogol 6000 NF, talc USP, titanium dioxide USP, ferric oxide pigment, yellow NF. The inert film coated tablets contain lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, povidone 25000 USP, magnesium stearate NF, hydroxylpropylmethyl cellulose USP, talc USP, titanium dioxide USP.
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Active Ingredients:
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol
Therapeutic actions:
Yasmin differs from other birth control pills because it contains a progestin hormone called drospirenone. Yasmin prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and also cause changes in your cervical mucous and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
What is it used for?:
(Indications:)
The Yasmin pill is a combined contraceptive pill. It contains the synthetic hormone drospirenone. Drospirenone may be prescribed as an alternative for women who experience adverse effects from other oral contraceptives. It may help to improve hormone-related symptoms of acne, water retention, premenstrual and menstrual conditions. Preventing pregnancy. It is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or certain types of acne in women who are using Yasmin for birth control. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Contraindications and cautions:
You must not use YASMIN if:
you have, or have ever had a disorder affecting the blood circulation. In particular, those conditions relating to thrombosis. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot. This may occur in the blood vessels of the legs (deep vein thrombosis), the lungs (pulmonary embolism), the heart (heart attack), the brain (stroke), or other parts of the body
you have or have had a stroke (caused by a blood clot or a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain)
you have or have ever had a condition that may be a first sign of a heart attack (such as angina pectoris or chest pain) or stroke (such as transient ischaemic attack or small reversible stroke)
you have or have had a pancreatitis (an inflammation of the pancreas) associated with high levels of fatty substances in your blood
you have diabetes mellitus with blood vessel damage
you or someone in your immediate family have or have had high blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides (fatty substances)
you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin) or severe liver disease
you have or have had cancer of the breast or the genital organs
you have a severe kidney insufficiency or an acute failure of your kidney
you have or have had a benign or malignant liver tumour
you have a history of migraine accompanied by e.g. visual symptoms, speech disability, or weakness or numbness in any part of your body
you have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant
you are allergic to any of the ingredients of YASMIN
You should tell your doctor if:
you smoke
you have diabetes
you are overweight
you have high blood pressure
you have a heart valve disorder or a certain heart rhythm disorder
you have an inflammation of your veins (superficial phlebitis)
you have varicose veins
anyone in your immediate family has had thrombosis, a heart attack or a stroke
you suffer from migraine
you suffer from epilepsy
anyone in your immediate family has had breast cancer
you have liver, kidney or gallbladder disease
you have an increased potassium blood level (e.g. due to problems with your kidneys) and additionally use a diuretic or other medicine that may increase the potassium in your blood (ask your doctor)
you or someone in your immediate family has or has had high blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides (fatty substances)
you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammatory bowel disease)
you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; a disease affecting the skin all over the body)
you have haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS; a disorder of blood coagulation causing failure of the kidneys)
you have sickle cell disease
you have a condition that occurred for the first time or worsened during pregnancy or previous use of sex hormones (e.g. hearing loss, a metabolic disease called porphyria, a skin disease called herpes gestationis, a neurological disease called Sydenham's chorea)
you have or have had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, particularly of the face); if so, avoid too much exposure to the sun or ultraviolet radiation
Side effects:
The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, bleeding between menstrual periods (spotting), weight gain, acne, stomach cramps, rash, swelling or bloating, skin spots, breast tenderness, or difficulty wearing contact lenses may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: dizziness, flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, unusual weakness/fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches), mental/mood changes, trouble sleeping, hair loss, vaginal infections. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe headache, pain in the lower legs or groin, trouble breathing, chest pain, vision changes, severe stomach pain, one-sided weakness, yellowing eyes or skin, lumps in the breast. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
Interactions:
Some drugs can make drosperinone and ethinyl estradiol less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Other drugs may be affected by drosperinone and ethinyl estradiol. Before using Yasmin, tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor
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