Alesse and Apremilast

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Alesse, Altavera, Amethyst, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Orsythia, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Afirmelle, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Introvale, Jolessa, Kurvelo, Larissia, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, LoSeasonique, Marlissa, Myzilra, Portia-28, Quartette, Quasense, Rivelsa, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Trivora, Vienva, Seasonale, Preven EC, Triphasil

Alesse (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication 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.

Alesse is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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

• Generic Name: apremilast
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Otezla, Otezla Starter Pack

Apremilast inhibits an enzyme within your immune system that can affect certain cells and contribute to inflammation in the body.

Apremilast is used to treat the symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adults. Apremilast is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people who may also receive phototherapy or other treatments for psoriasis.

Apremilast can relieve tenderness and swelling in and around the joints, but apremilast is not a cure for psoriatic arthritis.

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