Hyskon high molecular weight and InFLIXimab-abda

• Generic Name: dextran, high molecular weight
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Hyskon, Macrodex, Gentran 70, Dextran-HM, Dextran 70 6% in 09% Sodium Chloride

High-molecular weight Hyskon is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Hyskon is used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood plasma), that can result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding.

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

• Generic Name: infliximab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis

• It is used with methotrexate to prevent more problems in patients with moderate to very bad rheumatoid arthritis.
• It is used to treat Crohn's disease.
• It is used to treat psoriatic arthritis.
• It is used to treat plaque psoriasis.
• It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
• It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.