PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION YASMIN OVERNIGHT
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If you are taking birth
control pills or considering going on the Pill, you have a
lot of choices. So how do you decide which one is right for
you? You're already on the right track by checking out
Yasmin, the #1 brand of birth control pill in the US. Yasmin
is the only pill with drospirenone (pronounced: dros-peer-eh-known),
and, in addition to 99% efficacy, Yasmin can also give you
shorter, lighter periods, reduced cramps and a regular
cycle. Who wouldn't want that?
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YASMIN DRUG INFO:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The
following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to
indicate that use of Yasmin is safe, appropriate, or effective
for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using
Yasmin.
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Yasmin
WARNING:
May increase potassium. For
healthy women this is not a problem.
Smoking cigarettes while using
Yasmin increases your chance of having heart problems. Do not
smoke while using Yasmin. The risk of heart problems increases
with age (in women greater than 35 years of age) and with
frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).
YASMIN
USES: Yasmin is used to
prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain
brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or
as a "morning after" pill for emergency contraception. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist. Use of Yasmin does not protect you or
your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV,
gonorrhea).
HOW TO USE YASMIN: Take Yasmin with food or immediately
after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take Yasmin at the
same time each day. This may help you to remember to take it.
Learn proper use of your particular brand of medication. Follow
your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions. Use a supplemental form of
birth control during the first week of taking Yasmin since it
takes a while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions
exactly if this drug is being used as a "morning after" pill.
YASMIN SIDE EFFECTS: Yasmin may cause dizziness,
headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea.
If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Notify
your doctor if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf
pain, sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath,
lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs,
yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
YASMIN PRECAUTIONS: Yasmin
can be associated with increased risks of several serious side
effects, and do not protect against
HIV
infection or other
STDs.
Women, particularly those 35 and over, are strongly advised not
to smoke due to the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects.
See patient package insert for more information.
YASMIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Potassium-increasing drugs. Tell your doctor if you are on
daily, long-term treatment for a chronic condition with any of
the following: NSAIDs-ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®),
naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®, and others)
when taken long-term and daily for arthritis or other diseases
or conditions, Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone and
others), Potassium supplementation, ACE inhibitors (Capoten®,
Vasotec®, Zestril®, and others),
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists (Cozaar®, Diovan®,
Avapro®, and others), and Heparin. Women who take any
of the preceding drugs every day should have their potassium
level checked in the first month of taking
Yasmin.
YASMIN OVERDOSE: If overdose of Yasmin is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and
vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
YASMIN NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take Yasmin.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You
should have a complete physical examination, including blood
pressure measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and a PAP
test (for vaginal cancer), at least once a year. Follow your
doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report
any lumps immediately. A manufacturer's fact sheet about this
drug should be dispensed with each prescription. Read the
information carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any
questions you may have.
YASMIN MISSED DOSE: Yasmin missed dose advice differs and
depends on the brand used, and the number of doses missed. Refer
to the Yasmin product package information for advice on missed
doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
YASMIN STORAGE: Store Yasmin at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from
moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. |
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