Antivenin (crotalidae) polyvalent Injection and Lemtrada

• Generic Name: antivenin (crotalidae) polyvalent
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Anavip, CroFab, Antivenin Polyvalent

Pit viper antivenin belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. It is used to treat the bites of certain poisonous snakes called pit vipers (crotalids), which are native to Central, North, and South America. Pit vipers include rattlesnakes, such as the Eastern and the Western diamond rattlesnakes; copperheads and cottonmouth moccasins, including those of Korea and Japan; the fer-de-lance and similar species; the tropical rattler (Cascabel) and similar species; the Cantil; and the bushmaster of Central and South America.

Pit viper antivenin is to be used only by or under the supervision of a doctor.

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

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

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

Lemtrada 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.

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