Drug Uses
Yasmin is a birth control pill used to prevent
pregnancy. Yasmin differs from other birth control pills because it contains a
progestin hormone called drospirenone. It does not protect against HIV
infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
How Taken
This oral contraceptive comes in a packet of 28
tablets. The first 21 tablets are the active pills; they contain the active
ingredients (hormones) ethinyl estradiol and drospirenon. The last seven
tablets in a 28-tablet packet are the reminder pills; they are different in
color and do not contain any hormone. Day 1 start: Take the first active pill
of the first pack during the first 24 hours of your period. You will not need
to use a back-up method of birth control, since you are starting the pill at
the beginning of your period. Sunday start: Take the first active pill of the
first pack on Sunday after your period starts, even if you are still bleeding.
If your period starts on Sunday, start the pack that same day. Use another
method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicides) if you have sex during
7 days after you start your first packet.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your
doctor if you have had a stroke, heart attack, or blood clot; high blood
pressure, angina, or heart disease; a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer; or undiagnosed, abnormal
vaginal bleeding. Before taking Yasmin, also tell your doctor if you have
diabetes; high cholesterol; gallbladder disease; migraines or other headaches;
epilepsy; a history of depression; a history of scanty or irregular menstrual
periods; smoke cigarettes; or need an extended period of bed rest due to
surgery or illness. Yasmin is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that
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 drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol if you are pregnant or if you
think you might be pregnant. Yasmin passes into breast milk and may decrease
milk production. Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you
are breast-feeding a baby. Avoid smoking. Smoking greatly increases the risk of
heart attack, stroke, or blood clot formation.
Missed Dose
If you MISS 1 yellow active pill:
-Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next
pill at your regular time.
This means you may take two pills in one day.
-You do not need to use a back-up birth control
method if you have sex.
If you MISS 2 yellow active pills in a row in WEEK
1 OR WEEK 2 of your pack:
-Take two pills on the day you remember and two
pills the next day.
-Then take one pill a day until you finish the
pack.
-You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7
days after you miss pills. You MUST use another birth control method (such as
condoms or spermicides) as a back-up for those 7 days.
If you MISS 2 yellow active pills in a row in the
3RD WEEK:
-If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start a new
pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking one pill every day until Sunday. On
Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same
day.
-You may not have your period this month but this
is expected. However, if you miss your period two months in a row, call your
doctor or clinic because you might be pregnant.
-You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7
days after you miss pills. You MUST use another birth control method (such as
condoms or spermicides) as a back-up for those 7 days.
If you MISS 3 OR MORE yellow active pills in a row
(during the first 3 weeks).
- If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start a new
pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday,
THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day.
-You may not have your period this month but this
is expected. However, if you miss your period two months in a row, call your
doctor or clinic because you might be pregnant.
-You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7
days after you miss pills You MUST use another birth control method (such as
condoms or spermicides) as a back-up for those 7 days.
Possible
Side Effects
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VAGINAL BLEEDING
Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may occur
while you are taking the pills. Irregular bleeding may vary from slight
staining between menstrual periods to breakthrough bleeding, which is a flow
much like a regular period. Irregular bleeding occurs most often during the
first few months of oral contraceptive use, but may also occur after you have
been taking the pill for some time. Such bleeding may be temporary and usually
does not indicate any serious problems. It is important to continue taking your
pills on schedule. If the bleeding occurs in more than one cycle or lasts for
more than a few days, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider.
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CONTACT LENSES
If you wear contact lenses and notice a change in
vision or an inability to wear your lenses, contact your doctor or healthcare
provider.
·
FLUID RETENTION
Oral contraceptives may cause edema (fluid
retention) with swelling of the fingers or ankles and may raise your blood
pressure. If you experience fluid retention, contact your doctor or healthcare
provider.
·
MELASMA
A spotty darkening of the skin is possible,
particularly of the face.
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OTHER SIDE EFFECTS
Other side effects may include change in appetite,
headache, nervousness, and depression, and dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash,
and vaginal infections. If any of these side effects bother you, call your
doctor or healthcare provider.
Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to
15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Overdose
Serious ill effects have not been reported
following acute ingestion of large doses of other oral contraceptives by young
children. Over dosage may cause nausea, and withdrawal bleeding may occur in
females. Drospirenone, however, is a spironolactone analogue, which has
antimineralocorticoid properties. Serum concentration of potassium and sodium,
and evidence of metabolic acidosis, should be monitored in cases of overdose.
More
Information
Your healthcare provider will take a medical and
family history before prescribing oral contraceptives and will examine you. The
physical examination may be delayed to another time if you request it and the
healthcare provider believes that it is appropriate to postpone it. You should
be re-examined at least once a year. Be sure to inform your healthcare provider
if there is a family history of any of the conditions listed previously in this
leaflet. Be sure to keep all appointments with your healthcare provider,
because this is a time to determine if there are early signs of side effects of
oral contraceptive use. Do not use the drug for any condition other than the
one for which it was prescribed. This drug has been prescribed specifically for
you; do not give it to others who may want birth-control pills.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information
purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses,
directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication.
This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose.
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Yasmin 1 month supply - 28 Tabs | $137.53 |  |
| Yasmin 3 months supply - 84 Tabs | $318.28 | |
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