ATNAA and Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol

• Generic Name: atropine / pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: ATNAA, DuoDote

Atropine blocks the action of a certain chemical that may reach high levels in the body after a poisoning. Atropine also stimulates the heart and reduces the secretions of the nose, mouth, and lungs to improve breathing.

Pralidoxime reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or nerve agent.

ATNAA is a combination medicine used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a pesticide (insect spray) or a chemical that interferes with the central nervous system, such as nerve gas.

ATNAA is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings. You may need medications or additional treatments.

ATNAA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Lo-Zumandimine, Zumandimine, Ocella, Yasmin 28, Yaz

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills.

Yaz is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain.

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.