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Yasmin (Drospirenone , Ethinyl Estradiol)
| Drospirenone (Generic) Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol | ||||||
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| Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol (Generic) Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol | ||||||
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| Yamini 21 (Generic) Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol | ||||||
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General Medication Fact Sheet for Yasmin
| Field | Information |
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| Medication Name | Yasmin |
| Generic Name | Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol |
| Boxed/Label Warning | Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. |
| Purpose | Oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy |
| Mechanism of Action | Suppresses ovulation by inhibiting the release of gonadotropins. Ethinyl estradiol provides estrogen, and drospirenone is a progestin with anti-mineralocorticoid activity. |
| Dosage Forms | Oral tablets |
| Available Strengths | 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg drospirenone |
| Dosage Frequency | Once daily for 21 days, followed by 7 days of inactive tablets (or as prescribed) |
| Common Side Effects | Nausea, headache, breast tenderness, mood changes, weight changes |
| Serious Side Effects | Blood clots, stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, liver tumors, gallbladder disease |
| Drug Interactions | Certain antibiotics (e.g., rifampin), antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole), HIV protease inhibitors, seizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine) |
| Important Notes | Consult your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, heart problems, liver disease, or certain cancers. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from moisture and light |
| Missed Dose | Take as soon as you remember, or take two pills the next day. If you miss two or more pills, consult the prescribing physician or follow the instructions in the product leaflet. |
| Alternatives | Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Apri |
Yasmin Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
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| Gianvi (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) | Suppresses ovulation via hormonal action | Generic alternative to Yasmin with the same active ingredients. |
| Loryna (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) | Suppresses ovulation via hormonal action | Another generic alternative to Yasmin. |
| Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) | Suppresses ovulation via hormonal action | A generic version of Yasmin. |
| Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) | Suppresses ovulation via hormonal action | Different progestin component but similar contraceptive effect. |
Yasmin Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
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| Nausea | Blood clots (DVT, PE) |
| Headache | Stroke |
| Breast tenderness | Heart attack |
| Mood changes | High blood pressure |
| Weight changes | Liver tumors |
| Spotting or breakthrough bleeding | Gallbladder disease |
Yasmin Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
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| Contraception | One tablet | One tablet daily | Take at the same time each day; follow the pack instructions. |
