Dalbavancin Intravenous and Kineret

• Generic Name: dalbavancin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dalvance

Dalbavancin injection is used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in adults. It belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Dalbavancin works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Dalbavancin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Dalbavancin is to be given only or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: anakinra
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Kineret

Kineret (anakinra) reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that are involved in inflammatory and immune responses.

Kineret is used to treat the symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It may also help slow the progress of the disease. Kineret is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Kineret is also used in newborn babies to treat a rare genetic condition called neonatal onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID). NOMID is a form of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS). This condition causes uncontrolled inflammation in many parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and central nervous system.