Yamini
Drug Name: Drospirenone (DRSP) 3mg and Ethinyl estradiol (EE) 0.03mg Tablets
Details
Drospirenone (DRSP) 3 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg tablets marketed with brand name Yasmin(international)and Yamini (national) 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 Yaminishould 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 (DRSP) 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 Yamini 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 Yamini 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 (DRSP) 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 (DRSP) 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.