Adcetris and Diprolene

• Generic Name: brentuximab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Adcetris

Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Adcetris is used to treat classical Hodgkin lymphoma that could relapse or has already relapsed after a stem cell transplant or treatment with other cancer medications.

Adcetris is also used to treat anaplastic large cell lymphoma that affects organs throughout the body (systemic) or that is confined only to the skin (primary cutaneous).

Adcetris is sometimes given after other treatments have failed.

• Generic Name: betamethasone topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Sernivo, Diprosone, Uticort, Betanate, Alphatrex, Del-Beta, Maxivate, Valisone, Beta-Val, Betatrex, Betaderm, Diprolene AF, Teladar

Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Diprolene (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

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