drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Mar 16, 2023
Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Yasmin, Yaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda, Zarah
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Combined oral contraceptive
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Hormonal contraception (birth control pills)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol (YASMIN) Drug Class
Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol (drohs-per-eh-nohn ethi-nye-uhl es-tra-duh-ole) belongs to a group of medications called combination birth control pills. This type of birth control pill contains two female sex hormones - estrogen and progestin.
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol (YASMIN) Age Range
Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is approved for use in postmenarcheal females (females who have started menstruating).
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