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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Yaz Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It contains Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol, which work by preventing the fertilization of the egg. It may cause side effects such as stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and irregular uterine bleeding. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Yaz Tablet

Yaz Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning.

Yaz Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. 

Take Yaz Tablet  as prescribed by your doctor. You may experience stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and irregular uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Yaz Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before taking the Yaz Tablet , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Before starting Yaz Tablet , please inform your doctor if you ever have blood clots in your legs, lungs, or eyes. If you have a stroke, heart attack, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, liver, and kidney problems, then do not take Yaz Tablet . Do not take Yaz Tablet if you are pregnant.

Uses of Yaz Tablet

Treatment of Contraception (Prevent pregnancy)

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Yaz Tablet belongs to a group of hormonal contraceptives. Yaz Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Ethinyl Estradiol is a female hormone (synthetic estrogen). In women, it helps maintain a normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone as well.

How Yaz Tablet Works

Yaz Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Yaz Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Yaz Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe vomiting and nausea, or unusual/sudden vaginal bleeding. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

After taking a Yaz Tablet if you have allergies, stroke, blood clots in eyes, legs, and lungs, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, migraines, and angioedema (family or personal history of the swelling disorder). People having kidney and liver problems, a history of yellowing skin or eyes (jaundice), vaginal bleeding, high cholesterol, gallbladder problems, obesity, and swelling (edema) should not take this Yaz Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
DrospirenoneAmiloride
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Taking Yaz Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Yaz Tablet with Tranexamic acid is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DrospirenoneAmiloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Coadministration of Amiloride with Yaz Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiloride with Yaz Tablet may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is advised to reduce intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DrospirenoneTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Taking Yaz Tablet with tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Yaz Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, If you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult your doctor immediately.
EthinylestradiolMycophenolic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Coadministration of Yaz Tablet with Mycophenolic acid may lower the blood levels and effects of Yaz Tablet, making it less effective as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and Yaz Tablet, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you are taking hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolClindamycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
When Yaz Tablet and clindamycin are taken together, the effects of Clindamycin can be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Yaz Tablet and clindamycin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
When Fosphenytoin is taken with Yaz Tablet, Fosphenytoin may lower the blood levels and effects of Yaz Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Yaz Tablet and Fosphenytoin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you use hormone replacement therapy for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you experience unusual bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolGriseofulvin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Taking ethinyl estradiol with griseofulvin may reduce blood levels and the effects of ethinyl estradiol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Yaz Tablet and Griseofulvin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you use hormone replacement therapy (ethinyl estradiol) for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you deal with unusual bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
When Yaz Tablet and Topiramate are taken together, Yaz Tablet is less effective as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Topiramate with Yaz Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you are taking hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding contact a doctor Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Coadministration of Yaz Tablet with primidone may decrease the blood levels of Yaz Tablet and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between primidone with Yaz Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abnormal bleeding, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Yaz Tablet:
Taking Yaz Tablet with rifampicin can decrease the blood levels of Yaz Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Rifampicin and Yaz Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused by Yaz Tablet .
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CONTRACEPTIVES
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Alcohol

Caution

Consuming alcohol with a Yaz Tablet is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

This Yaz Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. It may lead to abortion after the first 3 months if you use this Yaz Tablet during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not safe; this Yaz Tablet may pass into breast milk. They may harm the baby and also may affect the production of milk. So, this Yaz Tablet is unsafe for breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Yaz Tablet may cause headaches and nausea in some people, so it may affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Yaz Tablet if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Yaz Tablet if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Unsafe

This Yaz Tablet may be used for controlling birth in young females but should not be used before the beginning of menstruation.

FAQs

Yaz Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Yaz Tablet works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg.Â

If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Yaz Tablet . Therefore, you should take another dose as soon as you feel well sufficient.

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Yaz Tablet . Other common side effects include nausea (feeling sick), headache, breast pain, and depression (sad mood). Most of them are temporary; if they persist, contact your doctor.

If you forget to take one tablet of Yaz Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets simultaneously and then following the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be completely protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking the Yaz Tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least the next seven days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing doses may cause spotting (bloodstain) or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If this persists, contact your doctor.

You will usually get your period within three days after taking the last pill. If you have not followed the dosing schedule, like you have missed one or two pills or started taking them a day after, then you should have. The probability of pregnancy should be considered at the time of the first missed period, and you should contact your doctor.

Yaz Tablet is an oral contraceptive pill used primarily for birth control. It contains two hormones, Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol.

It is essential to follow the advice given by your healthcare professional carefully. Incorrect dosage can impair the medication's effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

Can Yaz Tablet interact with other medications?

Is Yaz Tablet safe to use in pregnant women?

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Bayer AG, Müllerstr. 178, 13353 Berlin
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