Eculizumab Intravenous and Fexmid

• Generic Name: eculizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Soliris

Eculizumab injection is used to treat a type of blood disease called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Eculizumab helps reduce red blood cell destruction or breakdown (hemolysis) in patients with PNH.

Eculizumab is also used to treat a serious kidney disorder called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS).

Eculizumab injection is also used to treat a nerve and muscle disease called generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibody positive.

Eculizumab injection is a monoclonal antibody that works on the immune system.

Eculizumab is available only under a restricted distribution program called Soliris® REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program.

• Generic Name: cyclobenzaprine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid, Flexeril

Fexmid is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.

Fexmid is used together with rest and physical therapy to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as an injury.

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