Alecensa and Taclonex

• Generic Name: alectinib
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Alecensa

Alecensa (alectinib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Alecensa is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Alecensa is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "ALK" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Taclonex contains a combination of betamethasone and calcipotriene. Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Taclonex topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.

Adults may use the suspension (liquid) form of this medicine on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old.

Taclonex topical ointment should be used only on the skin and only by adults.