Amevive Intramuscular and Quenalog Topical

• 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: nystatin / triamcinolone topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mycolog-II, Mytrex, Mycasone, Myco Biotic II, NTA, Mycogen II, Myco-Triacet II, Tri-Statin II, Nyst-Olone II, Mycomar

Nystatin and triamcinolone combination contains an antifungal and a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine).

Antifungals are used to treat infections caused by a fungus. They work by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. This medicine will not work for other kinds of infections. Corticosteroids belong to the family of medicines called steroids. They are used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of many skin problems.

This medicine is used to treat certain fungus infections, such as Candida (Monilia), and to help relieve the discomfort of the infection.

Topical corticosteroids may rarely cause some serious side effects. Some of the side effects may be more likely to occur in children. Before using this medicine in children, be sure to talk to your doctor about these problems, as well as the good this medicine may do.

Nystatin and triamcinolone combination is available only with your doctor's prescription.