Benlysta and Peramivir Intravenous

• Generic Name: belimumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Benlysta, Benlysta Autoinjector

Benlysta (belimumab) is a monoclonal antibody that affects the actions of the body's immune system. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Benlysta is used to treat active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in adults and children aged five years and above.

Benlysta is not for use in people who have severe kidney problems caused by SLE, or have active SLE that affects the central nervous system (brain, nerves, and spinal cord).

• Generic Name: peramivir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rapivab

Peramivir injection is used to treat acute uncomplicated influenza in patients who have flu symptoms (eg, weakness, headache, fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat) for no more than 2 days. Peramivir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses.

Peramivir is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.