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 · Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Ethinylestradiol · Drospirenone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.02mg + 3mg
This listing uses Yaz as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Yaz vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ethinylestradiol / Drospirenone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.