Diclofenac Sodium and Ortho Evra

• Generic Name: diclofenac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia

Orally for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Orally in fixed combination with misoprostol for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk for developing NSAIA-induced gastric or duodenal ulcers and in patients at high risk for developing complications from these ulcers.

Topically (as gel) for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis-related joint pain. Used for joints amenable to topical therapy (e.g., hands, knees); has not been evaluated on joints of the spine, hip, or shoulder.

Orally for management of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Orally for symptomatic relief of acute gouty arthritis.

Orally or topically for symptomatic treatment of infusion-related superficial thrombophlebitis.

Orally for relief of pain, including postoperative (e.g., orthopedic, gynecologic, oral) pain, in adults.

Transdermally for relief of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.

Orally for symptomatic management of primary dysmenorrhea.

• 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.