Drospirenone
Description
Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin that is used only in a combination with other medicines for the prevention of pregnancy and treatment of the premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Drospirenone
- Headache
- Sleep disorders
- Dizziness
- Loss of consciousness
- Anxiety
- Vaginal bleeding
- Breast pain
- Acne
- Hives
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
Uses of Drospirenone
What is it prescribed for?
- Oral Contraceptives
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to drospirenone or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may rarely cause symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Insulin
Artemether
Benazepril
Efavirenz
Amiloride
Enalapril
Clarithromycin
Disease interactions
Depression
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Patients should be monitored closely for any change in mood or behavior. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine mimics the action of progesterone and suppresses ovulation and brings about other hormonal changes to prevent pregnancy.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Progestins
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 2 May 2018
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