Yaz
Ethinylestradiol · Drospirenone
Ethinylestradiol and drospirenone tablets for contraception and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. They prevent ovulation by altering hormone levels.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Contraception
- Active ingredients
- Ethinylestradiol · Drospirenone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.02mg + 3mg
Yaz is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Yaz depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Yaz details
- Conditions
- Contraception · Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone
- Therapeutic class
- Oestrogen-Progestogen Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Oral Contraceptive
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; mood changes; irregular cycle bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for females from menarche to menopause.
Contraindications
deep vein thrombosis history; renal impairment; adrenal insufficiency; smoking over thirty-five years of age
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ethinylestradiol and drospirenone tablets for contraception and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. They prevent ovulation by altering hormone levels.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses ovulation by blocking FSH and LH, altering endometrial texture and thickening cervical mucus.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: May decrease milk volume.
What you will receive
Yaz names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Ethinylestradiol / Drospirenone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.