Mya (Drospirenone / Ethinyl Estradiol)

Description

Mya (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a medication that is used to prevent pregnancy. It is also used for treating moderate acne in females who are 14 years of age or older who desire birth control and have had their first menstrual cycle.

Mya is available in oral tablets that contain 3 mg of drospirenone and 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol.

Directions

Mya should be taken as the package instructs or as directed by your doctor. The information that comes with your prescription should be thoroughly read. Any questions or concerns can be addressed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

The active ingredients contained in Mya are drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.

The inactive ingredients for tablets that contain hormones include the following: lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, polysorbate, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol-partial hydrolyzed, titanium dioxide, macrogol (polyethylene glycol), talc, iron oxide red, and iron oxide black.

The inactive ingredients for tablets that are free of hormones include the following: lactose anhydrous, povidone, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol-partial hydrolyzed, titanium dioxide, macrogol (polyethylene glycol), and talc.

Contraindications

You should not take Mya contraceptive if you:

• Had or have blood clotting disorders
• Had or have cerebrovascular disorders
• Had or have a heart attack or coronary artery disease
• Have valvular heart disease with complications
• Had or have warning of a blood clot (transient ischemic attack, chest pain, etc.)
• Have severe or multiple risk factors for blood clots:
• Severe hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Hereditary condition or a condition that makes you more susceptible to blood clots
• Severe dyslipoproteinemia
• Older than 35 years of age and smoke
• Diabetes with vascular involvement
• Major surgery that increases the risk for blood clots after surgery
• Long-term immobility
• Have liver disease or had liver tumors
• Know or think you have breast cancer
• Have endometrial cancer or other known or suspected estrogen-dependent cancer
• Have abnormal vaginal bleeding that is not diagnosed
• Have steroid-dependent jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, or had jaundice in pregnancy
• Have eye lesions resulting from ophthalmic vascular disease
• Are pregnant or think that you are pregnant
• Have migraines or had migraines with focal aura
• Have pancreatitis or had pancreatitis if associated with severely high levels of triglycerides
• Have kidney issues
• Have liver issues
• Have adrenal insufficiency
• Have an allergy to the Mya or to any other ingredients it contains

You should also avoid taking Mya with combination medications that contain ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, or dasabuvir for hepatitis C virus.

Cautions

Mya contains the following serious warnings and precautions:

• Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels. Women who are older than 35 years of age and smoke are at increased risk; therefore, Mya should not be used by women who are older than 35 and smoke.
• Hormone contraceptives do not prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDs. Latex or polyurethane condoms in combination with hormonal contraceptives are recommended to help protect against STIs.

• Before you begin treatment with Mya, inform your doctor:

• Of all prescription and nonprescription medications you take
• Of any allergies you may have
• Of your past medical history and current health issues
• If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed

• The risk of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and liver cancer may be increased due to oral contraceptive use.
• Blood pressure may be increased by hormonal contraceptives.
• Glucose metabolism may be affected by birth control pills. Patients who have diabetes or a family history of diabetes should use caution with Mya.
• Because birth control pills can cause lipid changes, other methods of birth control should be used by women who have uncontrolled lipid levels.
• Patients who have fibroids and are taking birth control pills should be monitored closely.
• There is an increased risk for gallbladder disease requiring surgery while taking birth control pills. After 4-5 years of taking the medication, the risk can double.
• There is a risk of angioedema occuring, and women with hereditary angioedema are especially at risk.
• Mya may cause corneal swelling; this can cause vision problems and tolerance changes to contact lenses.
• Mya may cause ocular lesions; these can lead to vision loss or other vision issues.
• Recurrent depression may be experienced while taking birth control pills, especially in patients who have a history of emotional disorders, especially depression.
• Mya can cause fluid retention.
• Mya may cause chloasma, or brown patches, on the face.

Side Effects

Although other side effects can occur, blood clots are a serious side effect associated with Mya. If you develop bothersome or persistent side effects, immediately talk to your doctor.

Looking for a competitive Mya contraceptive price? With a valid prescription from your doctor, you can buy Mya birth control pills online at Canada Drugs Direct.

Reference

1. Mya. Toronto, ON: Apotex Inc.; 2020.

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