Angiomax and Campath

• Generic Name: bivalirudin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Angiomax

Angiomax is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor) that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

Angiomax is used to prevent blood clots in people with severe chest pain or other conditions who are undergoing a procedure called angioplasty (to open blocked arteries).

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

• Generic Name: alemtuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Campath, Lemtrada

Campath is used to treat chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia.

Campath is also used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including active secondary progressive disease).

Campath will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often. This medicine is not for use in treating clinically isolated syndrome.

Lemtrada is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program.

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