Kelnor and Tesamorelin Acetate

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Kelnor, Zovia 1/35, Zovia 1/50, Demulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Zovia 1/35e, Kelnor 1/50, Kelnor 1/35, Zovia 1/50e

Kelnor is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Kelnor 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.

Kelnor is used to prevent pregnancy.

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

• Generic Name: tesamorelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Egrifta

Reduction of excess abdominal fat in patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Selectively reduces visceral adipose tissue, preserves subcutaneous fat, and improves body image.

Long-term cardiovascular benefits and safety not known; carefully consider whether to continue the drug in patients who fail to achieve a substantial clinical response (based on degree of visceral adipose tissue reduction as measured by waist circumference or computed tomography [CT] scan).

Not indicated for weight loss management.

Insufficient evidence to support improved compliance with antiretroviral therapies in HIV-infected patients.