Amlodipine and olmesartan and Ortho Evra

• Generic Name: amlodipine / olmesartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Azor

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Amlodipine and olmesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Amlodipine and olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Ortho Evra, Xulane

Ortho Evra is a contraceptive skin patch containing a combination of female hormones (ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin) that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine 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.

Ortho Evra skin patches are used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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