Quasense extended-cycle and Simvastatin and niacin

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Amethia, Amethia Lo, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Daysee, Introvale, Jolessa, LoSeasonique, Quartette, Quasense, Seasonale, Seasonique, Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia-28, Rivelsa, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Vienva, Alesse, Enpresse, Levlen, Levora, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Preven EC, Triphasil

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

Quasense is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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

• Generic Name: niacin / simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Simcor

Simvastatin and niacin combination is used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. Simvastatin and niacin may help prevent medical problems caused by clogged blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes.

Simvastatin and niacin work together to treat cholesterol and lipid (fat) disorders. Niacin is vitamin B3, which reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Simvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA inhibitors or statins. It works to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol.

Simvastatin and niacin was available only with your doctor's prescription. The Simcor(R) product will no longer be marketed in the United States as of April 18, 2016.