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Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol is a combination of two medicines used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods. It helps to prevent release and fertilization of the egg. Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. You should have to start taking the pill on the day one of your menstrual cycle and continue taking it for whole month and start with new pack once the pack get finished. If you experience vomiting with in 4 hours of dose intake, take another tablet. You body may take 7 days to get adjust with medicine, hence use condom during first week to avoid pregnancy. In case you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case must use a condom while intercourse for a period of 2 days. Nausea, headache, breast pain, and weight gain are some commonly seen side effects of this medicine. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You might experience spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently or persists longer. Inform your doctor if you notice swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision, as it may be a sign of blood clot. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack or have cancer of uterus/cervix, or vagina. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Do not take the medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding. You might be asked for regular check-up of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level while on treatment. Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its union with the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb and renders it unsuitable for pregnancy.

• Contraception

Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen while drospirenone is a progestogen with antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic activity. Combined oral contraceptives act by suppressing the gonadotropins. Oral contraceptives also produce changes in the cervical mucus, making it less favorable for sperm penetration even if ovulation occurs.

Adult Dose: Contraception 1 active tablet (3 mg drospirenone/0.03 mg EE) PO qDay for 21 days, THEN 1 inert tablet PO qDay for 7 days 1 active tablet (3 mg drospirenone/0.02 mg EE) PO qDay for 24 days, THEN 1 inert tablet PO qDay for 4 days Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but only if oral contraceptive is chosen as method of birth control 1 active tablet (3 mg drospirenone/0.02 mg EE) PO qDay for 24 days, THEN 1 inert tablet PO qDay for 4 days Hepatic impairment: Avoid use. Child Dose: Contraception 14 years: Same dosing as adult Renal Dose: Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <50 Avoid use.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common: • Nausea • Stomach pain • Headache • Weight gain • Breast pain • Irregular uterine bleeding

[SAFE] Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol does not usually affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol to help you prevent pregnancy. It also results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding. It may help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists. Do not use Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest, or have a history of blood clots. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein. Stop taking Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol and inform your doctor immediately if you notice your skin and whites of the eye turning yellow (jaundice), severe stomach pain, severe depression or if you think you could be pregnant.

Pregnancy. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction or tumor. Adrenal insufficiency, cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy, jaundice with prior oral contraceptive use. Major surgery with prolonged immobilisation. Heavy smoking (>15 cigarettes/day) in patients >35 y. History of or current thrombophlebitis or venous thromboembolic disorders. Active or recent (within 1 yr) arterial thromboembolic disease; cerebral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, severe hypertension, valvular heart disease with thrombogenic complications. Diabetes with vascular involvement; headache with focal neurological symptoms. Known or suspected breast carcinoma, endometrial cancer, oestrogen-dependent neoplasms.

Increased risk of hyperkalaemia when used with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, aldosterone antagonists, potassium salts or NSAIDs. Aminoglutethimide may increase hepatic metabolism of progestins. Increased risk of systemic acidosis when used with ammonium chloride. Serum concentrations may be reduced by aprepitant, topiramate, rifampin or protease inhibitors. Efficacy may be reduced by concurrent use of acitretin, carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, barbiturates, griseofulvin, modafinil. Oestrogens may decrease the clearance of benzodiazepines that undergo oxidative metabolism. Concurrent use may increase the serum levels of systemic corticosteroids, ciclosporin, tizanidine, voriconazole and selegiline. May affect the efficacy of coumarin derivativesl; thus combined use is not recommended. May reduce the efficacy of protease inhibitors and lamotrigine.

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol. Please consult your doctor.

[UNSAFE] Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

[UNSAFE] Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. [UNSAFE] Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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