Amevive Intramuscular and Eliphos

• Generic Name: alefacept
• Dosage Forms: intramuscular injection
• 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. This medicine 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.

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

• Generic Name: calcium acetate
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Calphron, Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra, PhosLo

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.

Eliphos is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure.

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