Nitro-Bid Transdermal and Xulane transdermal

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Rectiv

Nitroglycerin ointment or skin patch is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It does not work fast enough to relieve the pain of an angina attack that has already started.

Nitroglycerin belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load. When used regularly on a long-term basis, this helps prevent angina attacks from occurring.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Xulane, Ortho Evra

Xulane contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Xulane 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.

Xulane (skin patch) is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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