Janya (Ethinylestradiol/Drospirenone) - 0.03mg/3.0mg (21 Tablets)

Description

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol inhibits by preventing secretion of two hormones important in the ovulation cycle: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Janya is a monophasic pill. This means that each tablet has the same dose of hormones in it. One tablet is taken every day for 21 days and you then have a seven day break from pill-taking. During your seven day break, the levels of the hormones in your blood drop, which results in a withdrawal bleed that is similar to your normal period. You start the next pack after the seven pill-free days are up, even if you are still bleeding.

The tablets come in a calender pack marked with days of the week to help you remember to take a pill every day for three weeks, followed by a week off. You will still be protected against pregnancy in your pill-free week, provided you took all the pills correctly, you start the next packet on time and nothing else happened that could make the pill less effective.

The contraceptive pill results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding. This means it is sometimes prescribed for women who have problems with particularly heavy, painful or irregular periods.

Potential Side Effects

Intermenstrual bleeding and irregularity, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, depression, dizziness, emotional lability, headache, migraine, nervousness, change in vision or ability to wear contact lenses, fluid retention, darkening of skin in areas, vaginal infections, hair loss. Increased risk of cardiac events, glucose intolerance, stroke, liver problems.

Cautions

• Oral contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV infection.
• Cardiovascular events increase if you are over 35 years of age and heavy smoker (at least 15 cigarettes daily), or have a history of cardiovascular disease or thromboembolic (blood clots) events.
• Not for use if you have decreased kidney, adrenal or liver function, diabetes with vascular involvement, history of or suspected breast cancer or estrogen dependent cancer, undiagnosed genital bleeding, liver tumor, severe high blood pressure, jaundice associated with pregnancy or prior birth control pill usage, or headaches with neurological symptoms.
• Do not take if you are pregnant