Botulism Immune Globulin (Intravenous-Human) and Tocilizumab

• Generic Name: botulism immune globulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: BabyBIG

Botulism immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection caused by botulism toxin type A and B.

Botulism immune globulin is used to treat infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B. botulism immune globulin is used in children who are younger than 1 year old.

Botulism immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tocilizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Actemra, Actemra ACTPen

Tocilizumab is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults after at least one other medication did not work or has stopped working.

Tocilizumab is also used in adults to treat giant cell arteritis, or inflammation of the lining of your arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body).

Tocilizumab is used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in adults and children ages 2 and older.

Tocilizumab is also used to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (or "Still disease") in adults and children ages 2 and older.

Tocilizumab is also used to treat severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) caused by an overactive immune response to certain types of blood cell treatments for cancer. Tocilizumab is used for CRS in adults and children ages 2 and older.

Tocilizumab is sometimes given together with other medications as part of your complete treatment.

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