Saxagliptin and dapagliflozin and Vestura

• Generic Name: dapagliflozin / saxagliptin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Qtern

Saxagliptin and dapagliflozin combination is used with diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar (glucose) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Saxagliptin helps to control blood sugar levels by making the pancreas gland release more insulin. It also signals the liver to stop producing sugar when there is too much sugar in the blood. Dapagliflozin works in the kidneys to prevent absorption of glucose (blood sugar). This helps lower the blood sugar level. Saxagliptin and dapagliflozin does not help patients who have insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes.

Saxagliptin and dapagliflozin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Lo-Zumandimine, Zumandimine, Ocella, Yasmin 28, Yaz

Vestura is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Vestura 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.

Vestura is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills.

Yaz is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain.

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