Alefacept Intramuscular and Cosopt

• Generic Name: alefacept
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amevive

Alefacept injection is used to treat chronic plaque psoriasis, which is a skin disease with red and white scales that don't go away. Alefacept is given to patients who have used other medicines that did not work well.

Alefacept is an immunosuppressant. It works on the immune system to treat the symptoms of plaque psoriasis.

Alefacept is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: dorzolamide / timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Cosopt, Cosopt PF

Cosopt eye drops contain a combination of dorzolamide and timolol. Dorzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye. Timolol ophthalmic is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Cosopt is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

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