Bexxar and Simulect

• Generic Name: iodine i 131 tositumomab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names:

  Bexxar Dosimetric, BexxarTherapeutic

Bexxar is a monoclonal antibody that is linked with radioactive iodine I-131. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Bexxar is used to treat certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment.

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

• Generic Name: basiliximab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Simulect

Simulect lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.

Simulect is used with other medications to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.

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