Juvisync and Ulipristal Acetate

• Generic Name: simvastatin / sitagliptin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Juvisync

Juvisync contains a combination of simvastatin and sitagliptin. Simvastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, or "statin." Simvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Juvisync is used in people with type 2 diabetes who also have high cholesterol or triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Juvisync is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

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

• Generic Name: ulipristal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ella, Ella

Prevention of unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or known or suspected contraceptive failure as an emergency contraceptive. Postcoital (emergency) contraceptive regimens are not as effective as most other methods of long-term contraception;not intended for routine use as a contraceptive.

Levonorgestrel currently is the preferred postcoital contraceptive when the drug is initiated within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Ulipristal is an effective alternative to levonorgestrel for postcoital contraception when used within 120 hours after unprotected intercourse.