Cevimeline Hydrochloride and Ortho Evra

• Generic Name: cevimeline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Evoxac

Symptomatic treatment of dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with Sjögren syndrome.

There are few comparative studies of cevimeline and pilocarpine (a similar muscarinic agonist). Although both drugs can increase salivary flow and improve symptoms of dry mouth, adverse effects may differ based on differences in selectivity and affinity for muscarinic receptors. (See Actions.)

• 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.