Drospirenone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɹoʊˈspɪɹ.əˌnoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drospirenone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₄H₃₀O₃ that is an analog of spironolactone and is used in birth control pills in combination with ethinylestradiol (trademarks Yasmin and Yaz).
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₄H₃₀O₃ that is an analog of spironolactone and is used in birth control pills in combination with ethinylestradiol (trademarks Yasmin and Yaz).
Example Sentences
But Yaz contains drospirenone, a progestin that can cause excess potassium production in some patients, its side effects include an increased risk of serious heart and other health problems.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include desogestrel, spiro, dydrogesterone, spiroxepin, spironolactone, estroprogestinic.
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