Amevive Intramuscular and Targretin Gel

• 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: bexarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Targretin topical

Targretin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Targretin (for the skin) is used to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). This medicine is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

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