Contraception 4 Flashcards
A patient complains of new acne on an oral contraceptive pill containing progestin, levonorgestrel. Formulate and explanation to her as to why a drospirenone-containing pill might help reduce her acne.
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Drosperinone
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- Analogue of spironolactone
- Anti-mineralocorticoid activity
- Anti-androgenic activity
- Reduced:
- acne
- water and Na retention
- weight gain
- bloating
- Prescribed for acne or PMS
- At risk for increased K
