NuvaRing and Xeljanz XR

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
• Dosage Forms: vaginal ring
• Other Brand Names: NuvaRing

The NuvaRing vaginal ring contains a combination of ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel are female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).

The hormones in NuvaRing 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.

The NuvaRing vaginal ring is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

• Generic Name: tofacitinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR

Xeljanz XR is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have tried methotrexate or other medications without successful treatment of symptoms. This medicine is sometimes given in combination with methotrexate or other arthritis medicines.

Xeljanz XR is also used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults who cannot use certain other medications, or after other treatments have failed. Extended-release this medicine (Xeljanz XR) is not for use in treating ulcerative colitis.

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