Alefacept Intramuscular and Topiramate ER Capsules

• 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: topiramate
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Qudexy XR Sprinkle, Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Trokendi XR, Topiragen, Qudexy XR

Topiramate is a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Trokendi XR is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Some brands of topiramate are also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old. These medicines will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks, but will not treat a headache that has already begun.

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