DexPak and Gamimune

• 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

Dexamethasone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, kidney problems, skin conditions, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: immune globulin intravenous
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carimune, Flebogamma, Gammagard, Gammagard S/D, Gammaplex, Gammar-P IV, Gamunex, Octagam, Polygam S/D, Privigen, Sandoglobulin, Bivigam, Carimene N/F, Flebogamma DIF, Octagam Gammagard S/D, Venoglobulin-S 5%, Venoglobulin-S 10%, Gammar IV, Iveegam, Gamimune N 5%, Gamimune N 10%, Panglobulin, Iveegam EN, Panglobulin NF, Panzyga

Gamimune N is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection from various diseases.

Gamimune N is used to treat primary immune deficiency conditions in which severe impairment of antibody forming capacity has been shown. Gamimune N is also used to increase platelets (blood clotting cells) in people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

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