Drospirenone

Drospirenone is used as contraception. It helps in preventing pregnancy in combination with another medicine. You must avoid this drug if you or your family has a history of breast cancer; liver disease or gallbladder disease; diabetes; depression; fits, etc.

Also, do not consume this medicine if you are about to undergo surgery, or have been immobile for a long time or if you have just delivered a baby.

Drospirenone must be consumed with Ethinyl estradiol starting from Day 2-5 of your menstruation. However, the dosage may vary depending on your condition. Please follow the instructions of your adviser to avoid roaming in direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.

Do take the help of a medical practitioner if there is the appearance of a blood clot in the body, swelling, breathlessness, irregular heartbeat, etc.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Contraception

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Edema (Swelling)

• Bloating

• Anxiety

• Irritation

• Depression

• Muscle Pain

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Yes, pregnant women can consume as per the direction given by the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers should not consume this drug. For more details, consult the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  As relevant information is not available, kindly consult your doctor to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients suffering from kidney diseases.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset action of this medication is yet to be established.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

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• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Drospirenone as ingredient

• Yamini Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Padmini 0.03 Mg/3 Mg Kit

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Doris 0.03 Mg/3 Mg Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Yamini Ls Kit 0.02 Mg/3 Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Crisanta Ls 0.02 Mg/3 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Drosmac 20Mcg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Asmita Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Yanci Tablet

  Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Drospy Tablet

  Organon (India) Ltd

• Crisanta Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

This is a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is used as a contraceptive (to prevent pregnancy), in combination with another medicine (an estrogen).

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Do not take this medication if you or your family has a history of breast cancer; liver disease or gallbladder disease; diabetes; depression; fits; serious inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal tract; Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, etc.

• Ques : What is Drospirenone all about?

  Ans : Drospirenone is a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone).Drospirenone is used for contraception.

• Ques : What is Drospirenone used for?

  Ans : Drospirenone is used as a contraceptive (to prevent pregnancy) in combination with another medicine (an estrogen).

• Ques : How long do I need to use Drospirenone before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Drospirenone?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor. Drospirenone has to be taken with ethinyl estradiol starting from Day 2-5 of your menstrual cycle. However the dosage may vary depending on your condition. Please follow the instructions of your doctor, as its correct use is critical.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Drospirenone?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Avoid direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.