Anakinra Subcutaneous and Calcipotriene

• Generic Name: anakinra
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kineret

Anakinra injection is used alone or together with other medicines to treat signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have not been helped by other medicines (e.g., DMARDs). Anakinra is also used to treat a rare genetic disorder called neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID). NOMID is the most severe form of a condition called cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS).

Anakinra is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: scalp solution
• Other Brand Names: Calcitrene, Dovonex, Sorilux, Kalosar

Calcipotriene is a man-made form of vitamin D. It is involved in the growth and development of skin cells.

Calcipotriene topical (for the skin) is used to treat plaque psoriasis (psoriasis with scaly patches).

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