Alefacept Intramuscular and Ethiodol

• 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: ethiodized oil
• Dosage Forms: Injection
• Other Brand Names:

Ethiodized oil injection is an oil-based radiopaque contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the body during different medical procedures. These include:

• Hysterosalpingography (x-ray test that looks inside the uterus and fallopian tubes) in adults
• Lymphography (x-ray test that looks at the lymph vessels of the feet or hands) in adults and children
• Imaging of liver tumors in adults.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.