Yaz

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Category: Combined oral contraceptive (COC)

Yaz is a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. It is used for contraception and may also be prescribed for the treatment of moderate acne in women.

 

Uses:
• Prevention of pregnancy with drospirenone
• Yaz can Treat moderate acne in women for who desire contraception.

 

How it Works: Yaz prevents pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering cervical mucus to impede sperm penetration, and affecting the endometrial lining.

 

Dosage:
• Yaz can be taken once daily, with or without food.
• Start on the first day of menstrual cycle or on first Sunday after the onset of menstruation.
• Follow the prescribed regimen consistently for drospirenone

 

Side Effects:
• Nausea
• Breast tenderness
• Headache
• Irregular bleeding
• Mood changes
• Weight changes

 

Precautions:
• Yaz isn’t suitable for women with a history of certain medical conditions.
• Smoking may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events.
• Regular monitoring of your blood pressure.

 

Contraindications:
• Presence or history of blood clots.
• Liver disease.

 

Interactions:
• Certain medications may interact with Yaz.
• Before taking drospirenone please Inform healthcare providers about all current medications and medical history.