Description of the drug
Drospirenoneand Ethinyl Estradiol is the main active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Yasmin 3mg tablet. Drospirenone andEthinyl Estradiol combination is used to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive medicine containing the synthetic progestogen, Drospirenone and the synthetic estrogen, Ethinylestradiol. It works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries and thereby preventing pregnancy.
Indications and Usage
Yasmin3 mgis a combination drug used as a contraception pills, containing a combination of two harmones that is Drospirenone which is a Progestin and Ethinyl Estradiol which is also known as Estrogen. This drug is indicated to use by women to Prevent pregnancy, used to treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder for women who choose to use a contraceptive pill as their method of contraception. It is also used to treat moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 14 years old, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive treatment and have attained menarche. The medicine should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient wants an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help and prevent sperm from reaching to an egg and thereby inhibits fertilization, it also changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body.Dosage and Administration
-Recommended dose:
The dose may vary according to the patient condition therefore it is advised to take this medicament as per your doctor’s direction.
-Method of Administration:
Yasmin is available in the form of a tablet taken orally by mouth, usually once a day with a glass of water as directed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet, it will cause you a bitter taste.
-Missed dose
If you miss one or more doses; take the next dose on time.If not taken on time it will increase the risk of becoming pregnant. It is advised to talk to your doctor and do not take more than your doctor is prescribed.
-Overdose:
The overdose of any drug can cause severe effects. The overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, agitation, aggression, shallow breathing, weakness, fainting, headache, vomiting and many other allergic symptoms. In any case, of overdose, you should immediately contact your doctor.
Forms and Strengths
The drug Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiolis available in the following strength under the brand name of:
- Yasmin 3 mg Tablet
- Dronis 3mg/0.02 mg Tablet
Contraindications.
This drug should not be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients present in the formulation.
- This drug should not be used in pregnant women.
- Do not use this medication if the patient has had a cancer, such as breast cancer or a cancer of the womb lining or ovary.
- This drug should not be used in women, who are suffering from unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- Do not use this medication if you are having the habit of smoking and are older than 35 years of age.
- This medicine should not be used in those patients, who is having the highest risk of venous or arterial thrombosis diseases.
- This drug should not be given to those women who are suffering from uncontrolled high blood pressure, a heart disease, a blood clotting disorder.
- This medicament is contraindicated for male patients.
Warnings and precautions
- Remember that Drospirenoneand Ethinyl Estradiol cannot be consumed by patients who are allergic to the medicine and its ingredients. Before buying Yasmin 3 mg tablets online, it is necessary to do a thorough research on its ingredients.
- If a patient is suffering from any kind of liver and kidney problem, including dialysis treatment, mental disorder such as depression,this drug is harmful in these conditions, therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor and let him know about your medical history prior taking this drug.
- If the patient is suffering from Thrombosis. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel such as deep venous thrombosis or the lungs such as pulmonary embolism. In these conditions this drug should not be consumed without consulting the doctor. It is advised to take this drug only after consulting and prescription of the doctor.
- This drug is not suitable for breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
- This drug is not suitable, if the patient is suffering from jaundice. Consult your doctor before taking this medicament.
- This drug is not suitable for those patients having a heart problem like angina, high blood pressure, or a heart attack. Consult your doctor first, if you have any kind of heart problem before taking this medication.
- If the patient is suffering from unexplained vaginal bleeding, then in this case consult your doctor before taking this medicament.
- This drug is not suitable for those patients who are suffering from asthma, diabetes, migraine or an epilepsy problem. In these conditions, consult your doctor before taking this medicament.
- This drug is not suitable for those patients, if they ever had bleeding in the brain, stroke, heart attack, or other serious blood vessel problems. In this case, consult your doctor before taking this medicament.
- This drug is not suitable for those women who have a history of breast nodules, fibrocystic disease of the breast, an abnormal breast x-ray or mammogram, or irregular or scanty menstrual periods. Consult your doctor before taking this medicament.
- If the patient has reported any kind of allergic reaction in the past with any kind of food, dyes, or medicines, then consult your doctor before applying this medicament.
- This drug is not suitable, if the patient is having any blood problem.
- This drug is not suitable for those patients, having surgery or will be confined to a bed or a chair for a long period of time. Consult your doctor regarding the same prior taking this medicine.
- This drug is not suitable for those patients, suffering from tuberculosis. Consult your doctor, let him know about your medical problem before taking this medicament.
- This drug is not suitable for those patients, who are overweight, having a high cholesterol level or triglycerides, or having a fluid retention or a swelling problem. Before taking this drug, consult your doctor regarding your medical problem.
- This drug is not suitable for those women, who are suffering from any kind of cancer. It is advised to tell your doctor about your disease before taking this medicament.
- If the patient has reported any kind of allergic reaction in the past with any kind of food, dyes, or medicines, then consult your doctor before applying this medicament.
- Use this drug with caution in elderly patients, older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug.
Side effects
Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that bothers you or does not go away.
- Some common side effects that can occur:
- Changes in menstrual bleeding, e.g., irregular bleeding or sometimes stopping of bleeding
- Mood changes, including depression.
- Decreased sex drive.
- Headache.
- Nausea.
- Acne.
- Breast tenderness.
- Weight gain.
- Rash or hives.
- Ectopic pregnancy
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Some rare side effect can occur which will be serious:
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Blurred vision
- Jaundice
- Mood swings
- Vaginal discharge
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
- Cysts on the ovaries
- Painful menstrual cycle
- Acne
- Less sexual desire
- Migraine
- Signs of blood clot
- Irritation or itching of the skin in or around the vagina
- Breasts become swollen, tender or painful
- Burning off your skin
Drug Interactions
These are the drugs that can alter the pharmacological effect of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol-:
- Anastrazole
- Exemestane
- Sodium tetradecyl Sulphate
- Tizanidine
- Raloxifene
- Tamoxifen
- Enalapril
- Eplerenone
- Losartan
- Naproxen
- Spironolactone
- Vitamin C
- Acetaminophen
- Atorvastatin
- Ketoconazole
- Ritonavir
- Aprepitant
- Barbiturates
- Carbamazepine
- Griseofulvin
- Tetracyclines
Ask your doctor and get the full list of drugs that may increase the possibility of drug interactions or interfere with the effectiveness of Yasmin Tablet.
Ingredients
Yasmin 3 mg tablet comprises of two active pharmaceutical ingredients called Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone. It is a combination of progesterone and estrogen used as a birth control pill. It works by preventing the ovulation and thereby prevent pregnancy. It may also change the cervical mucus to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg and change the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. This is how this medication helps in preventing pregnancy.
Storage information
Yasmin tablets should be stored in a safe place that is away from heat and moisture. Do not refrigerate. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not keep the tablets out in open.
Manufacturer
Yasmin tablet is manufactured by Berlex Laboratories, Inc. It is a multinational pharmaceutical company, located in Wayne, New Jersey. It develops and manufactures the pharmaceutical products. You can easily buy Yasmin 3 mg online from our website, we provide a service to deliver this product at your doorstep.
