Alefacept Intramuscular and Pegasys

• 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: peginterferon alfa-2a
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Pegasys, Pegasys ProClick Autoinjector, Pegasys Prefilled Syringe

Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) is made from human proteins that help the body fight viral infections.

Pegasys is used to treat chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C in adults, and to treat chronic hepatitis C in children who are at least 5 years old.

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