Uses of Drospirenone+Ethinylestradiol

The combination of Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol is used to suppress the release of gonadotrophic hormones that supports fertilization of ovum.

Therapeutic Category

Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol: Contraceptive Agents

How Drospirenone+Ethinylestradiol works

Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol acts by suppressing the release of gonadotrophic hormones which is responsible for balancing menstrual cycle and reproductive health in women. As a result, it reduces the chances of conception. This action also helps to control unpleasant symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder where excessive female sex hormones is troublesome. They also can decrease the production of male sex hormones (testosterone) in the body which helps in the management of hormonal acne.

Common side effects of Drospirenone+Ethinylestradiol

• changes in mood (mood swings)
• headache, nausea
• breast pain or tenderness
• irregular periods or lack of periods
• unusual spotting or bleeding
• thick whitish vaginal discharge, vaginal yeast infection
• depression

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• presence of lumps in breast, skin dimpling in breast and changes in the nipple
• smelly or bloody discharge from vagina, unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and painful sex
• severe pain in your upper abdomen, yellow skin, or eyes, itching in the whole body
• signs of blood clot in the body (such as swelling of the affected leg or foot accompanied by pain or tenderness, sudden unexplained breathing difficulty, rapid heart rate, sharp chest pain, severe light headedness, or dizziness)
• signs of blood clot in the eyes (such as sudden loss of vision or painless blurring of vision)
• chest pain, heaviness in the chest, abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath
• sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or legs, especially on one side of the body
• feeling depressed with thoughts of killing or harming yourself

Health Tips for Drospirenone+Ethinylestradiol

• Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol can be taken with or without meals. Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by your doctor. Skipping doses in between the therapy may not offer adequate protection from becoming pregnant
• Do not take Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol for a longer period than instructed by your doctor as it could lead to adverse effects
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption while taking Drospirenone + Ethinyl Estradiol, as it could potentially interact with the medicine and lead to severe adverse effects
• During treatment with Drospirenone + Ethinyl Estradiol, your doctor might regularly recommend you certain blood tests and ultrasound to rule out the risk of side effects. Undergo them without fail
• Before taking Drospirenone + Ethinyl Estradiol, inform your doctor if you have any family history of breast cancer or are suffering from depression. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood cholesterol, migraine headaches, or blood clots in the body
• Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol is not intended for use in pregnant women. It is highly contraindicated and accidental consumption of this medicine may cause severe birth defects in the growing foetus
• Drospirenone+Ethinyl Estradiol is also not suitable for use in breastfeeding mothers due to increased risk of side effects