Desirudin Subcutaneous and Elfolate

• Generic Name: desirudin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iprivask

Desirudin is used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs and can become lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, causing a condition called pulmonary embolism. Desirudin is used for several days after hip replacement surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form.

Desirudin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: l-methylfolate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Denovo, Deplin 15, Deplin 75, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Formula 15, Zervalx, Vilofane-DP, Duleek-DP

• It is used to aid diet needs.