Basiliximab Intravenous and Butapap

• Generic Name: basiliximab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Simulect

Basiliximab belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive kidney transplants.

When a patient receives a kidney transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted kidney. Basiliximab works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted kidney. The effect of basiliximab on the white blood cells may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections.

Basiliximab is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / butalbital
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Allzital, Bupap, Phrenilin, Triaprin, Phrenilin Forte, Bucet, Axocet, Sedapap, Dolgic, Marten-Tab, Tencon, Prominol, Cephadyn, Butex Forte, Promacet, Orbivan CF

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.

Acetaminophen and butalbital is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. acetaminophen and butalbital is not for treating headaches that come and go.

Acetaminophen and butalbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.