Eculizumab Intravenous and Stavzor

• 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: valproic acid
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Depakene, Stavzor, Depacon, Valproate Sodium

Stavzor (valproic acid) affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.

Stavzor is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

Stavzor is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

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