Hyaluronidase Subcutaneous, Injection and Lemtrada

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Hyaluronidase is a natural substance found in the body, which is collected from either cows or pigs. It is cleaned up to remove animal substances. It may also be produced in a laboratory that recreates it from human albumin sources.

Hyaluronidase injection is a spreading substance. It is used with other medicines given under the skin to improve their uptake by the body. This method of drug delivery is only used when the drug cannot be given by injection into a vein. Hyaluronidase injection is also used to increase absorption of fluids or medicines that are injected into your skin. It also used to help improve absorption of radioactive substances during a procedure called subcutaneous urography.

Hyaluronidase is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: alemtuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Campath, Lemtrada

Lemtrada is used to treat chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia.

Lemtrada is also used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including active secondary progressive disease).

Lemtrada will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often. This medicine is not for use in treating clinically isolated syndrome.

Lemtrada is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program.

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