Campath and Fondaparinux Sodium

• Generic Name: alemtuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Campath, Lemtrada

Campath is used to treat chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia.

Campath is also used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including active secondary progressive disease).

Campath will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often. This medicine is not for use in treating clinically isolated syndrome.

Lemtrada is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program.

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

• Generic Name: fondaparinux
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Arixtra, Arixtra 5 mg/dose, Arixtra 75 mg/dose, Arixtra 10 mg/dose

Fondaparinux blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.

Fondaparinux is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery.

Fondaparinux is also used together with warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) to treat DVT, including pulmonary embolism.

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