Daraprim and Taltz

• Generic Name: pyrimethamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Daraprim

Daraprim is an antiparasite medicine that helps prevent parasites from growing and reproducing in the body.

Daraprim is used in adults and children to treat or prevent certain types of malaria. However, this medicine is generally not preferred as a medicine to prevent malaria while traveling. When used to treat malaria, this medicine should be used together with a faster-acting anti-malaria medicine such as chloroquine or quinine.

Daraprim is also used to treat toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by the Toxoplasma parasite.

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

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

  Taltz Autoinjector, Taltz Prefilled Syringe

Taltz (ixekizumab) is an immunosuppressant that reduces the effects of a chemical substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Taltz is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

Taltz is used to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis.

Taltz is also used to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis.