Antivenin (latrodectus mactans) Injection and Campath

• Generic Name: antivenin (black widow spider)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Black widow spider antivenin belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. It is used to treat patients with serious symptoms caused by the bites of the black widow spider.

Antivenin (latrodectus mactans) is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• 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.