drospirenone
noun
dros·pir·e·none
drȯ-ˈspir-ə-ˌnōn 
: a synthetic progestogen C24H30O3 that is an analog of spironolactone and is used in birth control pills in combination with ethinyl estradiol
Note: Drospirenone is marketed under the trademarks Yasmin and Yaz when used in combination with ethinyl estradiol.
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“Drospirenone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/drospirenone. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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