Hydrochlorothiazide and methyldopa and Nexplanon

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Aldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Aldoril D50

Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Hydrochlorothiazide and methyldopa is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide and methyldopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: etonogestrel
• Dosage Forms: implant
• Other Brand Names: Nexplanon, Implanon

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) is a hormone implant that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication 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.

Nexplanon is radiopaque implant used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Etonogestrel is contained in a small plastic rod that is implanted into the skin of your upper arm. The medicine is released slowly into the body.

The Nexplanon rod can remain in place and provide continuous contraception for up to 3 years.

Nexplanon implants contain a small amount of barium sulfate so that the implant can be seen by X-ray.