Certolizumab Subcutaneous and Ethyol

• Generic Name: certolizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cimzia, Cimzia Starter

Certolizumab injection is used to reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn disease in adult patients who have received other medicines or treatments that did not work well. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. Certolizumab works on the immune system to decrease inflammation.

Certolizumab is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: amifostine
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Ethyol

Ethyol is used to help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment.

Ethyol is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer.

Ethyol is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation treatment of the head and neck, which can affect the salivary gland.

Ethyol will not prevent all side effects of chemotherapy medications. However, Ethyol may help protect your body from some of the serious side effects that chemotherapy can cause.

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