Drospirenone
- Generic Name
- Drospirenone
- Brand Names
- Angeliq 0.25/0.5 28 Day, Beyaz 28 Day, Gianvi 28-day, Jasmiel 28 Day, Lo-zumandimine 28 Day, Loryna, Nextstellis 28 Day, Nikki 28 Day, Ocella 28 Day, Safyral 28 Day, Slynd, Syeda 28 Day, Tydemy 28 Day, Vestura, Yasmin, Yasmin 28 Day, Yaz 28 Day, Yaz Plus, Zarah, Zumandimine 28 Day
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H30O3
- CAS Number
- 67392-87-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- N295J34A25
- Background
Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin commonly found in the popular oral contraceptive, Yaz in combination with Ethinyl estradiol. Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with Estetrol as an oral contraceptive therapy. Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to control acne and premens...
- Indication
Drospirenone, in combination with ethinyl estradiol or estetrol, is indicated as an oral contraceptive for the prevention of pregnancy. In addition to its use for contraceptive effects, this combination is used to treat moderate acne vulgaris and the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The drug has approved indications for combination with estrogens...
- Associated Conditions
- Atrophy of vulva, Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms, Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Vulvo Vaginal Atrophy, Moderate Acne vulgaris
- Associated Therapies
- Contraception, Folate supplementation therapy
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