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  Drospirenone

 


Drospirenone

Drospirenone review




Birth control is a widening concern at a time that women are becoming more adept at acquiring their own careers. Since both the man and wife are racing to climb up the corporate ladder, nobody is usually left at home to mind the children. Women also do not like having anything or any reason at all that would require them to slow down. This is why birth control methods are becoming more and more popular. Hormonal contraceptives are especially favored due to its offered convenience and outstanding effectiveness.

Drospirenone is a progestin drug that is widely used as a contraceptive pill in many parts of the world. It is a synthetic drug that is mostly used alongside ethinyl estradiol to prevent ovulation. At times, Drospirenone is also used to treat acne and even PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Drospirenone also works in controlling anxiety attacks, depression, irritability, energy loss, and weight gain among others.

It must be understood that Drospirenone is a birth control drug. It must not be used by women who are already pregnant because it can cause serious fetal harm. A history of stroke, heart ailments, diabetes, breast cancer, kidney disease, and liver disorder are also reasons to keep you from using this medicine. You must consult a qualified physician to guide you through the dos and don’ts of Drospirenone intake.

Drospirenone usually comes in tablet forms. Your dosage requirement may be different from that of the other so it is important that you seek medical advice first before taking this medicine. Take your medications as prescribed. Do not take any less or more of it if it was not directly advised by your doctor. Overdose of any kind of medicine is a serious matter. It can even be fatal. Drospirenone pill is usually taken not more than 24 hours apart. This is to maximize the preventive effects of the medicine. Maintaining a certain level of Drospirenone in your body is essential so it can work efficiently. While taking this drug, you may experience bleeding at one point or another. This is but normal unless the bleeding persists or becomes really heavy. In this case, you will need to rush to the hospital. Also, remember to make regular appointments with your doctor so he can monitor your progresses with the drug. Try to learn how to self-examine your breasts for possible unwanted lumps.

Missing a dose in case of birth control pills such as Drospirenone is naturally a big thing because it increases your chances of getting pregnant. If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it or double up the dose of your next dosing schedule. In this case, you will not need a backup birth control just yet. If you miss two pills in a week, you will have to double your two consecutive regular doses. In this case, you will have to use a backup birth control method for at least seven days after the missed doses. Since Drospirenone can be harmful to an unborn child, it would be best to submit yourself for check-ups once you missed a dose to dissolve any possibilities of becoming pregnant. Seek your doctor’s advice as well on the best way that you can do to make up for the missed doses. Working side-by-side your doctor in using Drospirenone is advantageous in more ways than one. If he is able to monitor your progress with the medicine, you will be ensured that you are not developing any serious health risk with it.

Drospirenone has the following structural formula:

Chemical structure of drospirenone


• Molecular formula of drospirenone is C24H30O3
• Molecular weight is 366.4932 g/mol
Drospirenone available : 1mg pills, 3mg tablets, 25mg tablets



Brand name(s): Drospirenona, Drospirenonum, Yasmin, Yaz


Review published on: 26 April 2008

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