Belimumab Intravenous and Metronidazole Capsules

• Generic Name: belimumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benlysta, Benlysta Autoinjector

Belimumab injection is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) in patients who also receive other therapy. It is a monoclonal antibody that changes the immune system to help control lupus symptoms.

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

• Generic Name: metronidazole
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Flagyl, MetroGel, FIRST Metronidazole, Flagyl 375

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach or intestines, liver, skin, joints, brain, heart, and respiratory tract. Metrogel (topical metronidazole) is also used to treat rosacea, a skin condition. Vaginal metronidazole gel is also used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina.

Metronidazole will not treat a vaginal yeast infection.