| Patient Education Monograph |
| Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets |
| Common Brand Name(s) |
| Yasmin Tablet |
| Uses |
| This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy. |
| Contraindications |
| Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any
ingredient in this medicine; you have blood disorders; you have
history of stroke, or heart attack; you have blood clots in the legs
or lungs; you have a history of developing blood clots in the deep
veins of your legs; you have heart disease or chest pain; you have
breast cancer or known or suspected cancer of the lining of the
uterus, cervix, or vagina' you have experienced any abnormal vaginal
bleeding; you have yellowing of the skin or eyes during pregnancy or
with previous use of 'the pill'; you are a heavy smoker (15 or more
cigarettes daily) and are over 35 years of age; you have a liver
tumor; you have kidney, liver, or adrenal disease; you are pregnant
or suspect you might be pregnant |
| How To Use |
| How much medicine you take and how often you take it
depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and
the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about
the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk
with your health care provider. Your doctor or health care provider
will take a medical and family history and examine you before
prescribing this medicine. The physical exam may be postponed to
another time if you request it and your doctor believes that it is
good medical practice to delay it. You should have follow up exams
at least once a year while you are taking this medicine. This
medicine does not protect against HIV infection or other sexually
transmitted diseases. Carefully read the patient package insert
available with the product for specific dosing and missed dose
instructions before taking this medicine. To achieve maximum
effectiveness, tablets must be taken exactly as directed and no more
than 24 hours apart. It is important to take 1 tablet at the same
time of day. Notify your doctor at once if you experience any of the
following: Pain in the groin or calves; sharp or crushing chest
pain; sudden shortness of breath; abnormal vaginal bleeding;
heaviness in the chest; missed menstrual period or suspected
pregnancy; lumps in the breast; sudden severe headache; dizziness;
fainting; vision or speech disturbance; weakness or numbness in the
arm or leg; severe stomach pain or tenderness in the stomach area;
yellowing of the skin or eyes (especially if accompanied by fever,
fatigue, loss of appetite, dark colored urine, or light-colored
bowel movements); severe depression; contact lens intolerance;
coughing up blood; vomiting; sudden partial or complete loss of
vision; difficulty sleeping; weakness; lack of energy; fatigue; mood
changes. Contact your doctor if you miss 2 consecutive menstrual
periods. Stop using this medicine until pregnancy is ruled out. If
you experience vomiting or diarrhea, this medicine may not be as
effective. Use a backup method of birth control (eg, condoms,
spermicide)until you speak with your health care provider. This
medicine may cause spotting or breakthrough bleeding, or nausea,
especially the first few months of treatment. If it continues past
the second month, contact your doctor. Do not skip pills even if you
are not having sexual intercourse often, feel sick to your stomach,
or you are spotting or bleeding between monthly periods. If you have
trouble remembering to take this medicine, talk with your doctor
about ways to make your pill taking easier or about using another
method of birth control. When you finish a pack or switch your brand
of pills, start the next pack on the day after your last white
'reminder' pill. Do not wait any days between packs. If you notice
changes in vision or tolerance of contact lenses, notify your eye
care specialist. Consider temporarily or permanently stopping
contact lens wear. Diabetic patients - Be prepared to monitor your
blood sugar levels more often. This medicine may cause dizziness.
Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring
alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Lab tests will be
required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. |
| Side Effects |
| Every medicine can cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or
pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Severe- Pain in the groin
or calves; sharp or crushing chest pain; sudden shortness of breath;
abnormal vaginal bleeding; heaviness in the chest; missed menstrual
period or suspected pregnancy; lumps in the breast; sudden severe headache; vision or speech disturbance; weakness or numbness in the
arm or leg; severe stomach pain or tenderness in the stomach area;
yellowing of the skin or eyes; contact lens intolerance; coughing up
blood; vomiting; sudden partial or complete loss of vision;
difficulty sleeping; weakness; lack of energy; fatigue; mood
changes. Common- Nausea; change in weight; change in vaginal
secretion; cramps; bloating; decreased ability to produce breast
milk; spotting; migraine; change in menstrual flow; rash;
depression; temporary infertility after stopping use of this
medicine; vaginal yeast infection; fluid retention; spotty, darkening
of the skin; breast tenderness, enlargement, and secretion; absence
of menstrual cycle. Other- Headache; nervousness; changes in
appetite; dizziness; hair loss; acne; cataracts; changes in libido;
urinary tract infection-like symptoms (pain or burning while
urinating); premenstrual symptoms; vaginitis. |
| Precautions |
| Before using this medicine, tell your health care
provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning
to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; if you are taking any
other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal
preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have a history of breast
cancer, a family history of breast cancer, or have ever had an
abnormal breast x-ray or mammogram; if you have a history of
depression; if you have a history of migraines or other headaches;
if you smoke; if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity,
high cholesterol, or high triglycerides; if you have a history of
scanty or irregular menstrual periods; if you have any other medical
condition |
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Common Yasmin Misspellings |
| Yasman,Yasmen,Yazmin |
| Notes |
| If you have any questions about your medicine, please
talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. |
| Missed Dose |
| If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible.
Take your next pill at your regular time, even if it means you have
to take 2 pills in one day. If you have any questions about missed
doses, use a backup method anytime you have sexual intercourse and
continue taking one 'active' pill each day, and contact your health
care provider. |
| Storage |
| Store at a controlled room temperature 59 to 86
degrees
F. |
| Other Yasmin Drug Comparison Information, Pricing & Online Facts |
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