Apraclonidine Hydrochloride and Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel vaginal ring

• Generic Name: apraclonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iopidine

Apraclonidine 1% is used prophylactically to prevent or reduce intraoperative and postoperative increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) before and after ocular laser surgery (e.g., argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy, neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet [Nd:YAG] laser posterior capsulotomy).

Apraclonidine 0.5% is used for short-term (<1 month) adjunctive therapy in patients with open-angle glaucoma receiving maximally tolerated drug therapy (i.e., a topical β-adrenergic blocking agent in conjunction with a systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a sympathomimetic and/or a parasympathomimetic agent) who require additional reduction in IOP.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NuvaRing

Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel vaginal ring is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.