Avelumab Intravenous and Florinef Acetate

• Generic Name: avelumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bavencio

Avelumab injection is used to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older with metastatic Merkel cell cancer (skin cancer that has already spread). Avelumab helps change the immune system to help control the growth of cancer cells.

Avelumab injection is also used to treat urothelial carcinoma (a type of bladder cancer) that has spread throughout the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed by surgery (advanced). Avelumab is given to patients who have received other cancer medicines (eg, platinum) but did not work well.

Avelumab is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: fludrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Florinef Acetate

Florinef Acetate is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Florinef Acetate is used to treat conditions in which the body does not produce enough of its own steroids, such as Addison's disease, and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.

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