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drospirenone

/dɹoʊˈspɪɹ.əˌnoʊn/

noun

(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).

Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin used in birth control pills.

意味（1）

(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).

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.