Alesse and Ropivacaine

• 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: ropivacaine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV, Naropin Novaplus

Ropivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.

Ropivacaine is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. The medication is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains.

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