Ortho Evra and Risperdal Consta

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

Ortho Evra is a contraceptive skin patch containing a combination of female hormones (ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin) that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine 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.

Ortho Evra skin patches are used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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

• Generic Name: risperidone
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Perseris, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal, Risperdal M-Tab

Risperdal Consta (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal Consta is a long-acting injection used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Risperdal Consta injection is sometimes given with lithium or valproate (Depakene).