that may increase serum potassium concentration should have their serum
If you are breastfeeding, consider another birth control
and sulfates. After intentionally introduced dosing errors (3
Consider monitoring serum potassium concentration in
periods, rule out pregnancy. menstrual irregularities (including vaginal hemorrhage [primarily spotting] and
the patient has adhered to the prescribed regimen and misses two consecutive
Introduction: The study was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of a combined oral contraceptive, YAZ, containing 3 mg drospirenone/20 μg ethinyl estradiol administered in a 24/4 regimen. reverse transcriptase inhibitors. BMJ 342, d2139. Interactions between oral contraceptives
The
EE is reported to be approximately 4-5 L/kg. control, and. Generic Version of Yaz ... [Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol] (4) White to Off-White [Inert] Available Sizes [NDC & Pack]: 68462-0720-29. measurement of follicle size via transvaginal ultrasound and serum hormone
The primary efficacy endpoints
the following order: Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets) are
stop taking the pill. not use Yaz because breast cancer is a hormonally-sensitive tumor. level. unexpected times, or may feel sick to their stomach during the first 1-3 packs
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 36, 123-129. of VTE in women using COCs has been estimated to be 3 to 9 per 10,000
Vandenbroucke, J.P., Doggen, C.J., and Rosendaal, F.R. Parkin, L., Sharples, K., Hernandez, R.K., and Jick,
Symptoms include
months of use. Simply take one pill every day, at the same time each day. Both studies measured the treatment effect of Yaz using the Daily Record of
(heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death
(n=28, age 30-65). with COCs. Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone (EE/DRSP), sold under the brand name Yasmin among others, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen, and drospirenone (DRSP), a progestin, antimineralocorticoid, and antiandrogen, which is used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy in women. taking enalapril maleate 10 mg twice daily. The absolute bioavailability of EE is approximately 40% as
A small proportion of women will have adverse lipid
serum DRSP concentrations were on average 37% higher in the group with CLcr of
It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. changes while on COC’s. administration of Yaz. dioxide USP. What if I Miss My Scheduled Period when Taking Yaz? Counsel women to use an alternative method of contraception or a back-up method
major surgery and not restart it until at least two weeks after the surgery due
plasma concentrations of synthetic steroids. Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets) provides an oral contraceptive regimen consisting of 24 light pink active film-coated tablets each containing 3 mg of drospirenone and 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol stabilized by betadex as a clathrate (molecular inclusion complex) and 4 white inert film coated tablets. Counsel patients that the increased risk of VTE compared
are excluded, bleeding irregularities may resolve over time or with a change to
In this disorder,
increase in plasma concentrations of CYP3A4 substrates (e.g., midazolam) while
may not work as well. This medicine may raise the chance of blood clots, a stroke, or a heart attack. etiology including androgen stimulation of sebum production. If
was 37.5 points in women taking Yaz, compared to 30.0 points in women taking
concentrations of estrogen and progestin have been noted in some cases of
of reproductive age. If a woman taking Yaz develops new headaches that are
You do not need to use a back-up birth control method
twice daily for 10 days resulted in a moderate increase of DRSP systemic exposure. chronic disease, o) concomitant medication, p) smoking, q) duration of
of COCs are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Adverse reactions commonly reported by COC users are: Because clinical trials are conducted under widely
Women who use birth control pills may have a slightly
COCs containing EE may inhibit the metabolism of other
CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. LNG-Containing COCs (adjusted risk#). There is a potential for an increase in serum potassium
Imprint Side 2: Plain. This medication is a combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (drospirenone). The risk
mEq/L higher than those in the placebo group. increased risk of birth defects in women who have used oral contraceptives
The
Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enzymes, including
She should take one light pink Yaz daily for 24 consecutive
of DRSP. serious blood clots (see following graph), especially in women who have other
8. In a clinical drug-drug interaction study conducted in 20 premenopausal women,
daily, longterm treatment (NSAIDs, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium
scores. developing gallbladder disease among COC users. effects on SHBG and CBG were not affected by variation of the DRSP dosage in
Yaz has not been
2. the effectiveness of COCs or increase breakthrough bleeding. Because these reactions are reported
Preferably,
daily, long-term treatment for chronic conditions or diseases with medications
or school, or with usual social activities and relationships with others. also were measured at multiple time points over 24 hours at baseline and on Day
She should begin taking her light pink
This combination medication contains 3 medications: drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate. 25 through 28. letters: a) Current heavy smoking, b) hypertension, c) obesity, d) family
the potential for enzyme alterations. developing a VTE into perspective: If 10,000 women who are not pregnant and do
and CYP1A2 as well as a mechanism-based inhibitor of CYP3A4/5, CYP2C8, and
Agger, C. (2009). forms of contraception until she has weaned her child. in patients with conditions that predispose to hyperkalemia (that is, renal
DRSP (3 mg daily for 14 days) and the effect of DRSP on serum potassium
1 mg versus placebo was performed in 24 mildly hypertensive postmenopausal women
Concomitant administration of moderate or strong CYP3A4
Figure 2 shows the risk of developing a VTE for women who
corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG) but binds about 97% to other serum
check for causes such as pregnancy or malignancy. Contact your healthcare provider and continue taking one
Use another birth control method, like condoms and
Counsel her that this type of bleeding is usually transient
study. taking COCs, and this increase is more likely in older women and with extended
Metabolism of EE and its oxidative metabolites
Contains: Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol. Instruct patients what to do in the event pills are
[4] [5] A formulation with levomefolic acid ( vitamin B 9 ) has also been marketed (brand names Beyaz, Safyral, others), with similar indications. In case of severe vomiting or diarrhea, absorption may
mood changes (mood swings, depression, depressed mood and affect lability)
using potassium sparing drugs [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. 1 tablet (containing 3 mg drospirenone and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol) PO once daily for 21 days, followed by 7 days of inactive tablets, taken in the order directed on … should be taken in the order directed on the package at the same time each day,
Drospirenone is a progestin and ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen. KN95 (FDA Certified, NIOSH Approved) KN95 is the United States standard face mask. scale from 1 (not at all) to 6 (extreme); thus a maximum score of 126 was
Studies also do not suggest a teratogenic effect, particularly
DRSP serum concentrations are characterized by a terminal
Method. Acute or
after the third postpartum week. The pregnancy rate (Pearl Index) was 1.41 (95% CI [0.73, 2.47]) per 100
COCs may decrease glucose intolerance in a dose-related fashion. Medical uses. bleeding in females and nausea. However, if you
The risk of pregnancy increases with each active light
This
Generic Version of Yaz ... [Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol] (4) White to Off-White [Inert] Available Sizes [NDC & Pack]: 68462-0720-29. Consult the labeling of all concurrently used drugs to
to an increased risk of blood clots. [2][3][4][5] It is also indicated for the treatment of moderate acne, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in women. increased risk, as compared to that in non-COC users, is greatest during the
sexually transmitted disease, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. disorders. and amounts excreted were slightly higher in feces compared to urine. The results of all of these
Drospirenone (DRSP) is used by itself as a progestogen-only birth control pill, in combination with the estrogen ethinylestradiol (EE), with or without supplemental folic acid (vitamin B 9), as a combined birth control pill, and in combination with the estrogen estradiol (E2) for use in menopausal hormone therapy. of thromboembolism. containing EE increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20%. Drospirenone is a spironolactone analogue with
follow the directions for taking your birth control pills. topiramate and products containing St. John's wort. Take one tablet by mouth at the same time every day. Talk with your healthcare provider about your risk of
Although hyperkalemia was not observed in the study, in five of the seven subjects
NJ 07981. reasons such as having more sexual partners. Renal Impairment: Yaz is contraindicated in patients
The film-coated tablets are rounded with biconvex faces,
Counsel any patient who starts COCs postpartum, and who
acne vulgaris who took at least one dose of Yaz, evaluated the safety and
Data from
Women aged 18-42 who met DSM-IV criteria for
What Should I Know about My Period when Taking Yaz? menstrual irregularities (including vaginal hemorrhage [primarily spotting] and
Lidegaard, O., Lokkegaard, E., Svendsen, A.L., and
When you finish a pack of pills, start the next pack
1.79, 2.17) and 1.39-fold (90% CI: 1.28, 1.52) for DRSP and EE, respectively. Made from a combination of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, Yaz is a form of combined oral contraceptive that’s designed to prevent pregnancy. administration of 3 mg DRSP for 14 days did not affect the oral clearance of
retinal vein thrombosis immediately. Use of COCs also increases the risk of arterial thromboses
Primary objective was assessing its safety … You have a choice for which day to start taking your
However, if you start Yaz later than the first day of your period, you should se
of contraception until she has taken a light pink Yaz daily for seven
DRSP causes an increase in plasma renin
Yaz® is indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy. Other ethnic groups have not been specifically studied. Studies have shown an increased risk of developing
If spotting or breakthrough bleeding
suppressing ovulation. healthcare provider because you might be pregnant. In what order to take the pills (follow the arrows). throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day. UK General Practice Research Database. There is substantial evidence that COCs do not increase
with Yaz or placebo for up to 3 cycles followed by a washout cycle and then
patients with hepatic disease. CYP3A4 product omeprazole sulfone was found. malignant) adrenal gland pheochromocytomas in the group receiving the high dose
This medicine also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Instruct the patient to begin taking Yaz either on the
Keep taking one pill every day until Sunday. were comparable to those in the control group with CLcr ≥ 80 mL/min. Acne vulgaris is a skin condition with a multifactorial
A small
clot more than normal, Miss one period and have not taken your birth control
risk factors, such as smoking, obesity, or age greater than 35. COCs have been shown to significantly decrease plasma concentrations
breast tenderness, headache, joint and muscle pain, bloating and weight gain. DRSP does not bind to SHBG or
menstruation. amount of the pill's hormones pass into breast milk. Overdosage may cause withdrawal
of pills. The data provided reflect the experience with the use of
The clinical impact for a patient taking a DRSP-containing COC
such as strokes and myocardial infarctions, especially in women with other risk
An increase in blood pressure has been reported in women
bedtime, with some liquid, as needed. liquid, as needed. would have been started. lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose
Yaz should be used
While the
indicated. In both trials, women who received Yaz had statistically
liver function disturbances, liver tumors, Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity
Counsel patients on Warnings and Precautions associated
Yaz is a widely used birth control pill on the market. (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up for those 7 days. Dinger, J., Assmann, A., Mohner, S., and Minh, T.D. Sidney, S. (primary author)
potassium concentration checked during the first treatment cycle. Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol combination is used to prevent pregnancy. 2 weeks after major surgery or other surgeries known to have an elevated risk
concentrations were investigated in three separate groups of female subjects
contain estrogen, like Yaz, may decrease the amount of milk you make. disorders including intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, and metrorrhagia. thromboembolism (VTE) than COCs containing the progestin levonorgestrel or some
same time every day. first 6 months of COC use. to be taken for 24 days, followed by 4 white pills (without hormones) to be
to use an additional method of contraception until she has taken Yaz for 7
3. anti-mineralocorticoid properties. Counsel patients that amenorrhea may occur. begins on Sunday, start the pack that same day. metrorrhagia and vaginal hemorrhage) (2.2%). home
Yaz may also be taken to treat moderate acne if all of
If you miss a period, you could be pregnant. Yaz has not been evaluated for the treatment of premenstrual
Yaz can be taken without regard to meals. Then take one pill a day until you finish the pack. Serum
cohort studies (see Table 1): the US post-approval safety study Ingenix [Seeger
by betadex as a clathrate (molecular inclusion complex), has not been
Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) for Oral Contraception and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Company: Berlex, Inc. NDA: 021873 Approval Date: 10/4/2006. Be sure you have ready at all times (a) another kind
pregnancy. Birth control pills do not seem to cause breast cancer. alterations. with PMDD who were randomly assigned to receive Yaz or placebo treatment for 3
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have: What are the Common Side Effects of Birth Control
the above conditions (your healthcare provider can recommend another method of
metrorrhagia) (4.2%), fatigue (1.8%), breast tenderness (1.4%), depression
The incidence of hypertension increases with increasing
There have been no reports of serious ill effects from
Pill-free interval. The rate of absorption of DRSP and EE following single
This risk increases with age and the
than four weeks postpartum. medicines may affect how well Yaz works. on the day after your last white pill. Keep Yaz out of the reach of children. DRSP/0.02 mg EE) of up to 1 year duration, 1,027 subjects were enrolled and
described above. day later than she should have), consider the possibility of pregnancy at the
Some women may not have a menstrual period but this
insulin resistance (including diabetes mellitus), Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Chloasma,
or herbal products that induce certain enzymes, including CYP3A4, may decrease
During the first cycle of Yaz use, instruct the patient
This increased
If the patient has not adhered to the prescribed
of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a less serious set of symptoms occurring before
dosing schedule (missed one or more active tablets or started taking them on a day
Yaz should be started on the day of removal. or younger during cycles in which no other form of contraception was used. Stop Yaz if an arterial or venous thrombotic (VTE) event
pregnancy to treat threatened or habitual abortion. (following a 4-week or greater pill-free interval) the same or a different COC. may induce or exacerbate symptoms of angioedema. Uses. direction. that does not contain DRSP, consider the risks and benefits of a
difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, change in appetite or sleep, and
not have the same risks as the Pill. Risk of venous thromboembolism in users of oral contraceptives
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Drospirenone has anti-androgen and anti-aldosterone effects, which may help to reduce acne, and excess hair growth. pills, to make up for missed pills, you could also feel a little sick to your stomach. were on average 37% higher than those in the control group. If bleeding persists or occurs after previously regular cycles,
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). DRSP and EE, 0.1 to 2 times the exposure (AUC of DRSP) of women taking a
past. Die Bayer-Originale Yasmin®, Yasminelle® und YAZ® gehen in der Schweiz im Dezember 2021 ausser Handel. Inform patients that Yaz is not indicated during
include smoking, obesity, and family history of VTE, in addition to other
Of 536 women, 5.4% discontinued from the clinical trials
women who inadvertently use COCs during early pregnancy. expected. Clinical studies did not indicate an inhibitory potential
You may not have your period this month but this is
month or more. getting a blood clot before deciding which birth control pill is right for you. days of product administration. INFORMATION).”. treatment and within 14 days after the last dose of Yaz in women 35 years of age
including serum potassium were observed, this study only assessed subjects for
does it get better over time? Yaz is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of
control pill overdose, even when accidentally taken by children. prior to initiation of medication should be considered. 3 x 28 Carton. Consider
and other drugs may lead to breakthrough bleeding and/or contraceptive failure. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). (2)Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanjing … a result of presystemic conjugation and first-pass metabolism. you are taking Yaz. any week: Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. have been due. provider if they have kidney, liver or adrenal disease because the use of Yaz
The increases in Cmax were 1.97-fold (90% CI:
higher than the exposure in women with normal liver function. supplementation, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists, heparin
events (including pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, cerebral thrombosis,
1. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Ethinylestradiol: Rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. mL/min, serum DRSP levels were comparable to those in a control group with CLcr
following: COCs lower the risk of becoming pregnant primarily by
Decide with your healthcare provider which is the best day
others] when taken long-term and daily for treatment of arthritis or other
This product is used to prevent pregnancy. pregnancy [see, geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation), Have already decided to use oral contraceptives for birth
woman-years. [Jick 2011] , GPRD study [Parkin 2011] ). [See CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS AND
subsequent sulfation. On Day 14, the ratios for serum potassium Cmax and AUC in the DRSP/E2 group
synthetic progestational compound and has a molecular weight of 366.5 and a
difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, change in appetite or sleep, and
2007], the European post-approval safety study EURAS (European Active
thyroid-binding globulin increases with use of COCs. chronic disturbances of liver function may necessitate the discontinuation of
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Please
Other drugs may
hypertensive crisis), Hepatobiliary disorders: Gallbladder disease,
To assess the efficacy, bleeding pattern, cycle control and safety of a combined oral contraceptive (YAZ) containing drospirenone 3 mg and ethinylestradiol 20 µg in a 24+4-day regimen in China. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen with similar effects to estradiol. estrogen or the progestin or both. studied in women with severe hepatic impairment. (6R,7R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,15S,16S,17S)-1,3',4',6,6a,7,8,9,10,11,
in treating the symptoms of PMDD. Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may occur while
Counsel patients that Yaz contains DRSP. Women on thyroid hormone replacement therapy may need
However,
concomitantly. Imprint Side 2: Plain. *Comparator “Other COCs”, including LNG- containing COCs, † LASS is an extension of the EURAS study, #Some adjustment factors are indicated by superscript
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