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What is Yasmin? |
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Drug Uses
Yasmin is a contraceptive drug which affects conditions within the female cervix and uterus. It inhibits the sperm’s ability to reach the uterine area, and prevents a fertile egg from imbedding itself into the uterine wall. The medication can also be taken as treatment for non-severe acne outbreaks in women who are just beginning to have their period, or for indications of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (such as weight gain, agitation, sleep disorders and appetite changes, painful joints or muscles, and headaches).
How to Take Yasmin
The 28 pills which come with the package must be taken in 24-hour intervals; the first pill should be taken as soon as your menstrual period commences, or on the first Sunday within your cycle. It is advisable to use back-up contraception with initial use of Yasmin. If you go through all of the pills in succession, get a new pack and start it immediately on the following day. Ensure that your prescription is replenished before you use up all of your pills.
Drug Precautions
If you have to take any form of medical test procedures, or if you are scheduled for surgery or bed rest, it is recommended that you stop taking Yasmin, at least for the meantime. Examine your breasts regularly while on the medication, and check them for developing lumps. If you experience breakthrough bleeding which becomes too severe, seek medical help. Do not take Yasmin if you have a record of circulation problems, diabetes, renal or liver disorders, jaundice which is obtained after using contraceptive pills, or severe vaginal bleeding.
Drug Interactions
Yasmin’s effectiveness may be reduced by the following drugs, causing contraceptive failure: barbiturates like butabarbital, secobarbital, and amobarbital; medications for seizures like topiramate, phenytoin, and oxcarbazepine; antibiotics; HIV drugs like atazanavir, fosamprenavir, amprenavir, and ritonavir; St. John’s wort; and phenylbutazone.
Side Effects
Severe adverse conditions resulting from intake of Yasmin may include an allergic reaction, involving hives, inflammation of certain spots on the face, and labored breathing; the presence or development of a breast lump; variations in the intensity of migraine headaches; signs of depression, such as sleeping difficulties, feebleness, and varying moods; a pain in the chest or a generally heavy feeling, accompanied by pain which spreads to the arms or shoulders; profuse sweating; and nausea, confusion, pain sensations behind the eyes, and vertigo.
Missed Dose
If you miss an intake of a yellow active pill, take it at the next scheduled interval. If you miss two yellow active pills in succession during the first two weeks, take them on the next dose schedule. Use alternative contraception methods along with birth control pills for at least seven days after missing out on an intake.
Overdose
Excessive use of Yasmin may be indicated by queasiness and vaginal bleeding; although these are not life-threatening symptoms of overdose, the presence of metabolic acidosis must be monitored as a safety precaution.
Storage
Store Yasmin at 25C, within allowable limits of 15-30C. Keep the medication away from heat and moisture.
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