Ortho Evra and Symtuza

• 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: cobicistat / darunavir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Symtuza

Symtuza contains a combination of cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses.

Darunavir, emtricitabine and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is a used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.