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Drug Uses -
Yasmin is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. It contains a progestin hormone called drospirenone. Yasmin does not protect from sexually transmitted diseases including HIV (AIDS).
How Taken -
Each packet of Yasmin consists of 28 tablets. The first 21 tablets are the active pills; they contain the active 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 hormones. Day 1 start: You should take the first active pill of the first pack during the first 24 hours of your period. It is not necessary to use a back-up method of birth control if you start using pills at the beginning of your period. Sunday start: You should take the first active pill of the first pack on Sunday after your period starts, even in case you are still bleeding. If your period starts on Sunday, start the pack that same day. Another method of birth control is recommended in case you have sex during 7 days after you start your first packet.
Warnings/Precautions -
Before using this oral contraceptive, tell your doctor the next information: 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. 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 X. It means that such drugs (birth control pills) may be detrimental to an unborn baby. You should consult with your doctor before taking Yasmin if you are breast-feeding a baby, because hormones in birth control pills pass into breast milk and may decrease milk production. Try to avoid smoking because it greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot formation.
Missed Dose -
In case you MISS 1 active [yellow] pill:
1. Take it as soon as possible. The next pill should be taken according to the schedule. Thus you take 2 pills in 1 day.
2. In such situation it is not necessary to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex.
In case you MISS 2 active [yellow] pills in a row in WEEK 1 OR WEEK 2 of your pack:
1. Take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the next day.
2. Then take 1 pill daily until you finish the pack.
3. Be attentive! You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills. Another birth control method (such as condoms or spermicides) must be used as a back-up method for those 7 days.
In case you MISS 2 active [yellow] pills in a row in WEEK 3:
1. 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:
Take 1 pill daily until Sunday. On Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day.
2. You may not have your period this month but this is expected. However, if you miss your period 2 months in a row, consult with your doctor because you might be pregnant.
3. Be attentive! You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills. Another birth control method (such as condoms or spermicides) must be used as a back-up method for those 7 days.
In case you MISS 3 OR MORE active [yellow] pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks):
1. 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:
Take 1 pill daily until Sunday. On Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day.
2. You may not have your period this month but this is expected. However, if you miss your period 2 months in a row, consult with your doctor because you might be pregnant.
3. Be attentive! You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills. Another birth control method (such as condoms or spermicides) must be used as a back-up method for those 7 days.
Possible Side Effects -
VAGINAL BLEEDING
You may experience vaginal bleeding while taking Yasmin. Irregular bleeding may vary from slight staining to breakthrough bleeding. Irregular bleeding takes place 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 is not a serious problem and it is important to continue using your pills according to schedule. If it seems to be serious (occurs in more than one cycle or lasts for more than a few days) consult with your doctor.
CONTACT LENSES -
In case you wear contact lenses and notice a change in vision or an inability to wear your lenses, consult with you doctor.
FLUID RETENTION -
Yasmin may cause edema (fluid retention) with swelling of the fingers or ankles. Also it may raise blood pressure. You should consult with your doctor in case you have fluid retention.
MELASMA -
You may experience a spotty darkening of the skin, particularly on the face.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS -
You may also experience other side effects such as change in appetite, headache, nervousness, and depression, and dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, and vaginal infections. In these situations or if you have another unusual or bothersome effects consult with doctor.
Storage -
Yasmin should be stored at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Overdose -
Overdosage of Yasmin is unlikely to occur. It has not been reported about serious effects after acute ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives by young children. Possible symptoms of an overdosage may include nausea, and withdrawal bleeding in females. Be aware - drospirenone, 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 -
Before prescribing oral contraceptives, your doctor will examine you and take a medical and family history. Reexamination takes place at least once a year. Tell your doctor about any conditions mentioned above. Do not skip appointments with your doctor because they help to determine early signs of side effects. The drug should be administered only by you and should not be given to other person who may want birth control. Ask your health care professional or pharmacist for other information.
Disclaimer -
This is not complete information about this drug. It does not cover all aspects of Yasmin usage (directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects). This data should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be used for any particular patient. We point out reliability of this information and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse after-effects to persons, however such damages or sequels arise. No warranty is made in regards to this information.
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