Zarah

Zarah

Zarah

What is Zarah?

Zarah is used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have already had their period and want to take birth control pills.

Yaz is also used to treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headaches, and weight gain.

Zarah may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zarah side effects

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Birth control pills can have serious side effects. Stop taking birth control pills and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• Signs of a stroke - sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

• Signs of a blood clot - sudden loss of vision, stabbing chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, pain or warmth in one or both legs;

• Heart attack symptoms – chest pain or feeling of pressure, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;

• Liver problems - loss of appetite, upper abdominal pain, tiredness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• increased blood pressure – severe headache, blurred vision, throbbing in the neck or ears;

• swelling of your hands, ankles, or feet;

• a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches; or

• Symptoms of depression: sleep problems, weakness, fatigue, mood swings.

Common Zarah side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting;

• breast tenderness;

• headaches, mood swings, tiredness or irritability;

• weight gain; or

• Changes in your menstruation, decreased sex drive.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant or have recently given birth.

You should not take Zarah if you have:adrenal disease, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulatory problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraines, if you are also taking certain hepatitis C medications, if you have major surgery, if you smoke and are over 35 years old, or if you have ever had a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, pregnancy or birth control pill caused jaundice or have suffered from breast, uterine/uterine cancer. cervix or vagina.

Taking this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.

Smoking can significantly increase your risk of blood clots, strokes or heart attacks.You should not take this medicine if you smoke and are over 35 years old.

Before you take this medicine

Taking this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are at even greater risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or are overweight. Your risk of a stroke or blood clot is highest in the first year of taking birth control pills. Your risk is also high if you start taking birth control pills again after not taking them for four weeks or more.

Smoking can significantly increase your risk of blood clots, strokes or heart attacks.Your risk increases the older you are and the more you smoke. You should not take this medicine if you smoke and are over 35 years old.

Do not use if pregnant.Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a child, wait at least 4 weeks before taking this medicine.

You should not take this medicine if you have:

• an adrenal gland disorder;

• kidney disease;

• untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure;

• Heart disease (history of coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke or blood clots);

• an increased risk of blood clots due to a heart problem or hereditary blood disorder;

• circulatory problems (especially if caused by diabetes);

• a history of hormone-related cancer or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina;

• unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;

• liver disease or liver cancer;

• severe migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision problems), especially if you are older than 35;

• a history of jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills;

• if you smoke and are over 35 years old; or

• if you are taking hepatitis C medications that contain ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir (Technivie).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, high blood pressure or if you are prone to blood clots;

• high levels of potassium in your blood;

• high cholesterol or triglyceride levels or if you are overweight;

• Depression;

• liver or kidney disease;

• Hypothyroidism, diabetes, gallbladder disease; or

• a migraine headache.

The hormones in this medicine may pass into breast milk and may harm a breast-fed baby. This medicine may also slow the production of breast milk. Do not use if breastfeeding.

How should I take Zarah?

Follow all instructions on your prescription label and read any medication guides or instructions for use. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take your first pill on the first day of your period or the first Sunday after your period starts. The first time you take this medication, you may need to use additional contraception, such as condoms containing spermicides.

Take one tablet every day, no more than 24 hours apart. When the pills are finished, start a new pack the next day. You could become pregnant if you don't take a tablet every day.

Breakthrough bleeding may occur, particularly in the first three months. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy.

If you need major surgery or need to stay in bed for a long period of time,You may need to stop using Zarah for a short time. Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are using this medicine.

Store at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Follow the patient instructions that come with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. If you forget the pill, your risk of becoming pregnant increases.

If you miss an active pill, take two tablets on the day you remember. Then take 1 tablet per day for the remainder of the pack.

If you miss two active pills in a row in week 1 or 2, take two tablets a day for two days in a row. Then take 1 tablet per day for the remainder of the pack. Use additional contraception for at least seven days after the missed pill.

If you miss two active pills in a row in week 3, throw away the rest of the pack and start a new pack on the same day if you start on day one. If you start on Sunday, continue taking one tablet daily until Sunday. On Sunday, throw away the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day.

If you miss three active pills in a row in week 1, 2, or 3, throw away the rest of the pack and start a new pack on the same day if you start on day one. If you start on Sunday, continue taking one tablet daily until Sunday. On Sunday, throw away the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day.

If you miss two or more pills, you may not get a period during the month.If you miss your period for two months in a row, call your doctor because you may be pregnant.

If you forget a reminder pill, throw it away and continue taking 1 reminder pill per day until the pack is finished.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose may cause nausea or vaginal bleeding.

What should I avoid while taking Zarah?

Do not smoke while taking Zarah.especially if you are over 35 years old.

This medicine does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. The only way to protect yourself from these diseases is to use a condom.

What other medications affect Zarah?

Other medications may interact with drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medications may make this medicine less effective, which could result in pregnancy. Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking and any medications you are taking or stopping.

More information

Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.