Blincyto and Ferro-Sequels

• Generic Name: blinatumomab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Blincyto

Blincyto is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Blincyto is used to treat a certain type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults and children. Blincyto is given after other cancer treatments have been tried without success.

Blincyto was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, some people responded to this medicine, but further studies are needed.

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

• Generic Name: ferrous fumarate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferretts Iron, Ferrocite, Ferro-Sequels, Hemocyte, Ircon, Femiron, Fumasorb, Nephro-Fer, Feostat, Ferrimin 150

Ferro-Sequels is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Ferro-Sequels is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

Ferro-Sequels may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.