Anti-thymocyte globulin rabbit and Encorafenib

• Generic Name: anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Thymoglobulin

Anti-thymocyte globulin is a sterilized solution made of the cells of rabbits that have been injected with white blood cells from humans.

Anti-thymocyte globulin lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.

Anti-thymocyte globulin is used together with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney transplant.

Anti-thymocyte globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: encorafenib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Braftovi

Encorafenib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Encorafenib is used in combination with another medicine called binimetinib (Mektovi) to treat melanoma (skin cancer) in people who have a "BRAF" gene mutation. These medicines are for use in treating melanoma that cannot be treated with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.

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