Basiliximab Intravenous and Camrese extended-cycle

• 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: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Amethia, Amethia Lo, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Daysee, Introvale, Jolessa, LoSeasonique, Quartette, Quasense, Seasonale, Seasonique, Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia-28, Rivelsa, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Vienva, Alesse, Enpresse, Levlen, Levora, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Preven EC, Triphasil

Camrese is a combination drug that contains female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Camrese also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Camrese is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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