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What is the primary use of Yasmin, an oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone?
Prevention of pregnancy
What is a potential side effect of Yasmin due to the presence of drospirenone?
Hyperkalemia
What is a recommended step before starting Yasmin therapy?
Confirm negative pregnancy status
What is a benefit of using Yasmin in terms of cancer risk?
Decreased risk of ovarian cancer
What is the typical instruction for taking missed pills?
Take one missed pill with the next pill, and two pills for 2 consecutive days after 2 missed days
What is the typical duration of taking the drug-containing pill in a Yasmin dosing schedule?
21 days
What is the primary use of estrogen hormone replacement therapy?
Relief of severe menopausal symptoms and vulvar and vaginal atrophy
What is the mechanism of action of estrogen hormone replacement therapy?
An estrogen that increases synthesis of DNA, RNA, and various proteins in target tissues
What is a common side effect of estrogen hormone replacement therapy?
Nausea
How should transdermal estradiol patches be applied?
Apply to clean, dry, intact skin on the abdomen or trunk
What is the use of finasteride?
Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy and male pattern hair loss
What is the mechanism of action of finasteride?
Blocks the metabolism of testosterone
What is a side effect of finasteride?
Reduced libido and ejaculate volume
What is the administration instruction for tamsulosin?
Take orally, once a day, 30 min after the same meal
What is a side effect of tamsulosin?
Reduced ejaculate volume, ejaculation failure, retrograde ejaculation
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