Yaz Information

Yaz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Yaz have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Yaz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Yaz have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Yaz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Yaz has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Yaz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Yaz related warnings section.

Yaz is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. High Blood Pressure, Hypercalcemia, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Yaz have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Yaz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Yaz is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Yaz Benefits & Uses
Yaz Dosage & How to Take
Yaz Side Effects
Yaz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Yaz with Other Drugs
Yaz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Yaz
Yaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Yaz Benefits & Uses

Yaz is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Yaz Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: PMS Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: strength 3 mg drospirenone and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, used in Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Yaz Related Warnings

Is the use of Yaz safe for pregnant women?

YAZ shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Yaz safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of YAZ for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Yaz on the Kidneys?

YAZ has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Yaz on the Liver?

YAZ can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Yaz on the Heart?

YAZ can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Severe Interaction of Yaz with Other Drugs

Yaz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenobarbital

Carbamazepine

Moderate

Mild

Duloxetine

Yaz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Yaz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

High Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Angioedema
Edema
Depression
Hypercalcemia
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Kidney Disease
Angioedema
Liver Disease
Hypothyroidism
Depression
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Yaz

Is this Yaz habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Yaz is addictive.

Yaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Yaz

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Yaz together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Yaz

Information about the interaction of Yaz and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.