Meaning of drospirenone | Babel Free
dɹoʊˈspɪɹ.əˌnoʊnDefinitions
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).
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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