Product Code: EU14685
Description Yasmin 3/0.03 mg Bayer
Specification Yasmin 3/0.03 mg Bayer
Features
Active substance
Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol
Also known as
DRSP
Blood pressure
May increase slightly, monitor in patients with hypertension
Chemical name
(6R,7R,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,15S,16S,17S)-1,3',4',6,6',7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17,17a-hexadecahydro-10,13-dimethylspiro-[17H-dicyclopropa[6,7:15,16]cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-17,2'(5'H)-furan]-3,5'(2H)-dione
Dosage (medical)
Commonly 3 mg/day in combination with ethinyl estradiol for contraception
Dosage (sports)
Not applicable
Effects
Prevention of ovulation, increased cervical mucus viscosity
Formula
C24H30O3
Half-life
Approximately 30 hours
Hepatotoxicity
Low
Lab Test
Not specific, but hormone levels can be monitored
Main action
Progestogenic activity, anti-mineralocorticoid activity, and weak antiandrogenic activity
Side effects
Breast tenderness, headache, nausea, bloating, mood changes
Storage conditions
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat
Strength
3/0.03mg
Substance class
Synthetic steroidal progestin
Trade name
Yasmin, Yaz, others
Use in sports
None
Water Retention
Low (due to anti-mineralocorticoid properties)
Manufacturer
Bayer Schering
Packing
21 tabs/blister