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Yasmin Medical Information
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Generic Name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol
(drow SPIH reh known and EH thi nill ess tra DYE ole)
Common Brand Name Yasmin Tablet
The following product information is not intended to replace the physician's
or manufacturer's instructions.
Yasmin uses:
Yasmin is an oral contraceptive. This product combines an estrogen and
progestin, similar to the natural sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
produced in a woman's body. Ethinyl estradiol is the estrogen and drospirenone
is the progestin. This product can prevent ovulation and pregnancy. In
general, a combination of estrogen and progestin works better than a single-ingredient
product.
Yasmin contraindications:
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this
medicine; Do not take Yasmin if you have: blood disorders; history of
stroke, or heart attack; blood clots in the legs or lungs; a history of
developing blood clots in the deep veins of your legs; heart disease or
chest pain; breast cancer or known or suspected cancer of the lining of
the uterus, cervix, or vagina' you have experienced any abnormal vaginal
bleeding; yellowing of the skin or eyes during pregnancy or with previous
use of 'the pill'; Do not take Yasmin if you are a heavy smoker (15 or
more cigarettes daily) and are over 35 years of age; pregnant or suspect
you might be pregnant.
How to use Yasmin:
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors,
including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Take the first pill in a package on the first day of your period or on
the first Sunday after your period begins as directed by your doctor.
Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours after the last dose. Try
to take the pills at a time that you will remember every day. Taking the
pill at night may reduce noticeable side effects such as headache or nausea.
If you are on a 28-day cycle, take one pill every day. The 28-day cycle
contains seven pills that are placebos (with no active ingredients). These
are "reminder" pills to keep you on a regular cycle. They are taken while
you are menstruating. Follow your doctor's instructions about using a
second form of birth control when you first start taking Yasmin, when
you are taking other medications, or if you miss a pill. If you are unsure
what to do in any of these cases, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about
how to ensure that you will not become pregnant. Have yearly physical
exams and examine your breasts for lumps monthly while taking Yasmin.
Your doctor may also want you to have blood tests to monitor potassium
levels in your blood.
Yasmin side effects:
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Severe side effects are relatively rare in women who are healthy and do
not smoke while they are taking oral contraceptives. Many of the minor
side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medication. However,
the potential for severe side effects does exist and you may want to discuss
these with your doctorr.
The following symptoms or side effects may be related to blood clots and
require immediate medical or emergency help:
- coughing up blood
- dizziness or fainting spells
- chest pain
- sudden loss of coordination, especially on one side of the body
- severe or sudden headaches
- leg, arm or groin pain
- sudden shortness of breath
- swelling of the hands, feet or ankles
- rapid weight gain
- vision or speech problems
- weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, especially on one side of
the body.
Other serious side effects are rare. Contact your doctor as soon as possible
if the following side effects occur:
- changes in vaginal bleeding during your period or between your periods
- breast tissue changes or discharge
- increases in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes
- headaches or migraines
- symptoms of vaginal infection (itching, irritation or unusual discharge)
- increases in blood pressure, especially if you are known to have
high blood pressure
- tenderness in the upper abdomen
- vomiting
- yellowing of the eyes or skin.
If any of the following side effects persist, or worsen or do not go
away with time, contact your doctor:
- breakthrough bleeding and spotting that continues beyond the 3 initial
cycles of pills
- mild stomach upset
- breast tenderness
- mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional
outbursts
- increased sensitivity to sun or ultraviolet light
- increased or decreased appetite
- nausea
- skin rash, acne, or brown spots on the skin.
Yasmin precautions:
Yasmin is in the FDA pregnancy category X. It has been reported to cause
birth defects in an unborn baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can
have very serious negative effects on a developing baby. Do not take Yasmin
if you are pregnant or if you think you might be pregnant. Do not take
Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor about any of the
following: if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have a history
of breast cancer, a family history of breast cancer, or have ever had
an abnormal breast x-ray or mammogram; if you have a history of depression;
if you have a history of migraines or other headaches; if you smoke; if
you have high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, or
high triglycerides; if you have a history of scanty or irregular menstrual
periods; if you have any other medical condition. Tobacco smoking increases
the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while you are taking
birth control pills, especially if you are more than 35 years old. You
are strongly advised not to smoke.
Drug interactions:
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Drospirenone may increase potassium in the body.
Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you are on
daily, long-term treatment with:
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- potassium-sparing diuretic
- potassium supplement
- ACE inhibitor
- angiotensin II receptor antagonist
- heparin.
Many other drugs may interact with Yasmin. Some interactions (e.g. with
certain antibiotics, protease inhibitors, seizure medications, St. John's
wort, and other medications) may result in decreased effectiveness of
the medication and therefore increase the risk of unintended pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other prescription
or over-the-counter medications, including vitamins and minerals and herbal
products.
Overdose:
Consult a doctor, emergency room, or poison control left for advice if
an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting,
and menstrual bleeding.
Notes:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor,
pharmacist, or health care provider.
Missed dose:
Try not to miss a dose. If you do, it may be necessary to consult your
doctor. 28 day schedule: If you miss one dose, take it as soon as you
remember and then take the next pill at the regular time as usual. You
may take 2 tablets in one day. If you miss two doses (days) in a row,
take 2 tablets for the next 2 days, then, continue with your regular schedule.
Whenever 1 or 2 doses are missed, you should use a second method of contraception
for the next 7 days in addition to taking the pills. If you miss three
doses in a row, you should notify your physician or other health care
professional for instructions. You will probably need to throw away the
rest of the tablets in that cycle pack and start over. Another method
of contraception should be used until at least 7 doses have been taken
in the new cycle. Missing a pill can cause spotting or light bleeding.
Make sure that no more than 7 days pass at the end of the 21 day cycle,
before you start your next pack of pills. If you miss 1 of the seven inactive
pills, you can either double the inactive dose or skip it, but it is important
to start the next month's cycle on the scheduled day.
Storage:
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep out of the
reach of children.
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