Avinza and Desirudin Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: morphine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Arymo ER, Avinza, Kadian, MorphaBond ER, MS Contin, Duramorph PF, Infumorph, Mitigo, RMS, Roxanol

Avinza (morphine) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Avinza is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Avinza extended-release capsules are for around-the-clock treatment of pain. They are not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

• Generic Name: desirudin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iprivask

Desirudin is used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs and can become lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, causing a condition called pulmonary embolism. Desirudin is used for several days after hip replacement surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form.

Desirudin is available only with your doctor's prescription.