Drospirenone

Products Drospirenone is commercially available as a fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol for contraception in the form of film-coated tablets (Yasmin, Yasminelle, YAZ, generics, auto-generics). Drospirenone is also used in combination with estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (Angeliq). Bayer’s originals Yasmin, Yasminelle and YAZ will go off the market in many countries in December 2021. … Drospirenone

Dienogest

Products Dienogest is commercially available in many countries as a fixed combination with estradiol valerate in tablet form (Qlaira). Furthermore, a monopreparation for endometriosis therapy is available (Visanne, see under Dienogest Endometriosis). The fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol (Valette, generic) was approved in many countries in 2014. Dienogest + estradiol Qlaira has been on the … Dienogest

Chlormadinone Acetate

Products Chlormadinone acetate is commercially available in tablet form in combination with ethinyl estradiol (Belara, Ladonna, Belarina, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Chlormadinone acetate (C23H29ClO4, Mr = 404.9 g/mol) Effects Chlormadinone acetate (ATC G03DB06) has antiandrogenic properties. Indications In combination with ethinyl estradiol: hormonal contraception.