Denileukin Diftitox and DexPak 13 DayTaperpak

• Generic Name: denileukin diftitox
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ontak

Treatment of persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients whose malignant cells express the CD25 component of the IL-2 receptor (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

Safety and efficacy in patients with CTCL whose malignant cells do not express the CD25 component of the IL-2 receptor not established but currently being studied.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

DexPak 13 DayTaperpak is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

DexPak 13 DayTaperpak is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

DexPak 13 DayTaperpak may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.