Aristada and Ocella

• Generic Name: aripiprazole
• Dosage Forms: injection, suspension, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Abilify Maintena, Aristada, Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify MyCite, Aristada Initio

Aristada (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Aristada is used to treat schizophrenia in adults.

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

• Generic Name: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Lo-Zumandimine, Zumandimine, Ocella, Yasmin 28, Yaz

Ocella is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Ocella 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.

Ocella is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills.

Yaz is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain.

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