Apriso and Slynd

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Apriso (mesalamine) affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Apriso is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in patients 18 years of age and older.

Apriso is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

• Generic Name: drospirenone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Slynd

Slynd (drospirenone) is a progestin only birth control pill (oral contraceptive).

Slynd help to lower the chance of becoming pregnant when taken as directed.

Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills. The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant.

Slynd does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).