Estradiol and norethindrone and Tropicacyl

• Generic Name: estradiol / norethindrone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Activella, Mimvey, CombiPatch

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medroxyprogesterone and estradiolare two types of hormones that work by stopping a women's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although contraceptives have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action.

Estradiol and medroxyprogesterone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tropicamide ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Mydriacyl, Tropicacyl, Opticyl, Mydral, Ocu-Tropic

Tropicamide causes muscles in the eye to become relaxed. This dilates (widens) the pupil so that it does not react (narrow) when your doctor shines an examination light into your eye.

Tropicacyl (for the eyes) is used to dilate the pupil for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedure.

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