Alefacept Intramuscular and Pyrazinamide

• 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: pyrazinamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Pyrazinamide is used to treat tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children.

Pyrazinamide must be used with other TB medicines. Tuberculosis can become resistant to treatment if pyrazinamide is used alone. Take all your medicines as prescribed by your doctor.

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