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Drug name:
Yasmin
What is
Yasmin?
Active ingredients of Yasmin are drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Drospirenone is a form of
progesterone and ethinyl estradiol is a form of
estrogen. These are both female hormones involved
in conception. Together, drospirenone and ethinyl
estradiol prevent ovulation (the release of an egg
from an ovary) from occurring.
Yasmin is used to prevent pregnancy.
Yasmin may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in Yasmin guide. |
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How to take Yasmin
Yasmin 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.
Yasmin 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 Yasmin 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.
Yasmin Missed Dose
If you MISS Yasmin 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 Yasmin 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 pf Yasmin
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.
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.
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.
Yasmin Storage
Store Yasmin at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to
15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Yasmin Overdosage
Serious ill effects have not been reported following
acute ingestion of large doses of other oral
contraceptives by young children. Yasmin overdosage 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 Yasmin
for any condition other than the one for which it was
prescribed. Yasmin has been prescribed specifically
for you; do not give Yasmin to others who may want
birth-control pills.
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