Syeda

Syeda is a prescription birth control pill used to help prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones: drospirenone 3 mg, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg, an estrogen. Syeda is a generic for Yasmin®.

• Syeda is a combined oral contraceptive.
• It mainly works by preventing ovulation.
• It also changes cervical mucus, which makes it harder for sperm to reach an egg.
• Each 28-day pack contains 21 active yellow tablets followed by 7 inactive white tablets.
• Syeda does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.

A healthcare provider should review your medical history and current medications before prescribing Syeda to make sure this type of birth control is appropriate for you.

Take one Syeda tablet by mouth every day at about the same time, following the order shown on the blister pack. The 21 active tablets are followed by 7 inactive tablets, and a new pack is started after the last inactive tablet.

• Syeda can be taken with or without food.
• Take the tablets in the order shown on your pack.
• Taking active pills consistently helps maintain pregnancy protection.
• Missing active pills or starting a new pack late may reduce protection.
• Special instructions apply if you miss pills, vomit, have severe diarrhea, or switch from another birth control method.

Follow the Patient Information that comes with your medication for detailed instructions. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are unsure what to do after a missed or incorrectly taken pill.

Common side effects reported with Syeda include headache or migraine, nausea or vomiting, breast pain or tenderness, mood changes, abdominal discomfort, and changes in menstrual bleeding. Not everyone will experience the same side effects, and this is not a complete list.

• Combined birth control pills can increase the risk of serious blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
• Seek urgent medical care for sudden shortness of breath, severe chest pain, persistent leg pain, sudden vision changes, or sudden weakness, numbness, or trouble speaking.
• Contact your healthcare provider if you develop a new or significantly worsening headache or migraine.
• People over age 35 who smoke cigarettes should not use Syeda because smoking further increases the risk of serious cardiovascular problems.

See Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information.

Syeda requires a prescription, and your healthcare provider should review your health history before prescribing it. Tell them if you smoke or have a history of blood clots, migraines, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney, liver or adrenal problems, breast cancer, or unexplained bleeding. Also mention pregnancy, breastfeeding, recent childbirth, upcoming major surgery, or long periods of limited movement. Be sure to share all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take. This information helps your provider decide whether Syeda is appropriate for you.

Yes. Syeda is an FDA-approved generic birth control pill containing drospirenone 3 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg, the same active ingredients and strengths used in Yasmin®. Generic medicines must meet FDA requirements for quality and performance. However, inactive ingredients, tablet appearance, packaging, or manufacturer may differ. Check the label on the medication you receive for product-specific information.

What to do depends on how many active yellow pills you miss and where you are in your pack. Missing one active pill is handled differently from missing two or more, and backup birth control may be needed in some situations. Follow the missed-pill instructions in the Patient Information that comes with Syeda rather than guessing or changing your schedule on your own.

Vomiting or severe diarrhea may affect how well your body absorbs an active pill. If you vomit within a few hours after taking Syeda, follow the Patient Information instructions for a missed pill. If vomiting or diarrhea continues, backup birth control may be needed. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are unsure how to continue your pack.

Drospirenone, one of the hormones in Syeda, can increase potassium levels. This matters if you take medicines such as spironolactone, potassium supplements, certain blood pressure medicines, or other treatments that can also raise potassium. Some patients may need a potassium blood test during their first treatment cycle. Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine without speaking with your healthcare provider.

A missed period does not always mean you are pregnant, but pregnancy may need to be ruled out. Contact your healthcare provider if you miss a period after not taking Syeda correctly or if you miss two periods in a row even though you took your pills as directed. If pregnancy is confirmed, Syeda should be stopped.

Syeda contains estrogen, which may reduce breast milk production. The prescribing information recommends considering another birth control method while breastfeeding when possible. If you are breastfeeding or recently gave birth, tell your healthcare provider before starting Syeda so they can help determine which contraceptive option and starting time are appropriate for you.

SYEDA - drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol kit / Source: DailyMed

Link: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e1586633-1973-c396-6f4a-4c55cce4b59e / Published: July 14, 2023