Yasmin

Active Ingredients:

• Drospirenon
• Ethinyl estradiol

How does Yasmin work and what pharmaceutical group does it belong to?

Yasmin is a low doses combined monophasic estrogen-gestagen contraceptive. The contraceptive effect of the preparation is achieved through inhibition of ovulation and change of the viscosity of the cervical mucous, resulting in inability for the spermatozoon's to penetrate it.

In women who take contraceptives the menstrual cycle becomes more regular and menorrhagia is monitored in a low number of cases.

Which conditions are treated with Yasmin?

The preparation is intended to be used as a contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. However due to low dosing it also may be used in treatment of adolescent acne. Consult your doctor on other possible uses of the preparation.

What should a patient know before using Yasmin?

The Yasmin should not be used in cases of:

• Vessel thrombosis
• Neurological migraines
• Diabetes
• Pancreatitis
• Severe or acute liver failure
• Diagnosed benign or malignant tumors
• Vaginal bleeding of unknown origin
• Pregnancy and lactation period
• Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation

The drug should be used with caution in:

• Smoking
• Obesity
• hereditary angioneurotic shock
• Liver problems
• Post natal period
• Hypertriglyceridemia

Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?

The side effects of Yasmin include:

• Gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
• Urogenital system: engorgement, tenderness of the mammary glands, increase in size of the breasts
• CNS: headache, changes of mood, changes of libido, migraines
• Sensory organs: irritation during contact lenses use
• Dermatological reactions: rash, hives, erythema
• Others: changes of body weight, fluid retention, allergic reactions

It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider.

Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Yasmin?

The drug is affected by the following:

• Epilepsy treatment
• Barbiturates
• Tuberculosis treatment
• Protease inhibitors
• Antibiotics
• Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
• Immunosuppressors
• NSAID's
• ACE inhibitors

Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking even if they are not on the list.

Important information for the patient: Yasmin is supplied for individual use. Do not use it to treat other conditions not listed in the leaflet. Keep the product out of children reach. Do not reuse any disposable materials if supplied with the preparation.