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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
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.
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. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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