Yasmin

Drug name:

Other names used:

• Yarina®
• Yaz®

Active Ingredients:

• ethinyl estradiol, drospirenon

Therapeutic actions: Yasmin belongs to a group of called oral agents. They work by preventing ovulation and changing the uterine lining as well as the cervical mucous. This prevents the sperm from reaching the uterus and makes it harder for the feritlized egg to attach to the walls of the uterus. The unicity of consists in a progestin hormone that the contains it is called dropsirenon. The may be prescribed to women that have suffered from adverse effects related too other contraceptives.

Indications: Yasmin is used primarily in pregnancy prevention, but there are some other conditions that may be treated with Yasmin:

• Acne in women form 14 years old
• Premenstrual dysphoric syndrome:
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Depression
  • Tiredness
  • Appetite changes
  • Insomnia
  • Weight gain
  • Muscle pain

Consult your doctor before using Yasmin to make sure that it is the right preparation for you.

Contraindications and cautions: You should not take yasmin if you experience or had:

• Heart problems:
  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Blood clots
  • Hypertension
  • Angina
• Cancer:
  • Breast
  • Uterine and etc.
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Migraines
• Epilepsy
• Liver, kidney or gallbladder disease

Do not forget to mention if you are smoking, will be having or had surgery in a short period of time. The drug is in pregnancy category X. Meaning that it should not be used during pregnancy.

If you are breastfeeding do not take Yasmin without the a consultation with your doctor.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Yasmin will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

• Gatrointestinal: Nausea, vomiitng, diarrhea, stomach cramps,
• Urogenital: irregular bleeding,
• Swelling
• Rash
• Skin spots
• Breast tenderness
• Irritation wearing contact lenses
• Weight gain

If any serious side-effect occur call your doctor immediately:

• Dizziness
• Flu symptoms
• Mood changes
• Insomnia
• Hair loss
• Vaginal infections
• Severe headaches
• Chest pain
• Breathing problems
• Sight changes
• Jaundice
• Breast lumps
• Severe pain

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Yasmin, please read the information provided with Yasmin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Yasmin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following or groups of drugs:

• Diuretics
• Anti-epileptics
• Antibiotics: Penicillins, tetracyclines and etc.
• Tranquilizers
• Anti-mycotic means
• Liver dysfunctions treatment: liv-52 and etc.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Yasmin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.