Yasmin

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Drospirenone (DSRP) 3 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg tablets marketed with brand name Yasmin is a contraceptive pill.

Uses:

Yasmin is the combination of estrogen and progestin hormone. It is used for:

• To prevent pregnancy as a birth control measure.
• For treating the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

 

Dosage:

Each blister of tablet contains 28 tablets. 21 of them are yellow and 7 are white. One tablet of Yasmin should be taken orally per day.

• Take one yellow tablet daily starting from the first day of menstrual cycle.
• Yellow tablets should be taken for 21 consecutive days.
• Take one white tablet on day 22.
• Can be taken with or without meal.

 

Side effects:

Apart from being effective if taken as directed, Drospirenone (DSRP) 3 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg tablets can cause some common to serious side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any major side effect.

• Weakness/ tiredness
• Numbness
• Blurred vision
• Problem with speech
• Nausea
• Appetite loss
• Sweating
• Stomach pain
• Pain in chest and legs
• Shortness of breath
• Jaundice
• Dark coloured urine
• Tender breast
• Sleep problems
• Headache
• Mood swings
• Weight gain
• Vomiting
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Decreased sex drive
• Vaginal bleeding

 

Precautions and measures:

Some precautionary measures should be taken while taking Yasmin such as:

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to ethinyl estradiol or progestins.
• Medicine should be stopped if blood clot forms in arteries or veins (condition called thromboembolism).
• If you have delivered a baby, start Yasmin after 4 weeks not before that.
• If you are lactating let your doctor know.
• Inform your doctor if you are suffering from hypertension as the medicine may increase the risk of haemorrhagic strokes.
• Inform your doctor if you have/had breast cancer as the drug may make your condition worse.
• Medicine should be stopped if jaundice develops.
• Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorder.
• Inform your doctor if you have migraine as the drug may elevate the pain.
• Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as the medicine may affect blood sugar.

 

Benefits:

Various benefits of Drospirenone (DSRP) 3 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg tablets are:

• Effective in controlling birth.
• Easy to store.
• Improves bloating and swelling.
• Decreases menstrual pain.

 

Storage:

• Drospirenone (DSRP) 3 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg tablets should be stored at room temperature (25-30 degree centigrade).
• Keep away from the reach of children.

Do not use if expired.