Ilumya and Procrit

• Generic Name: tildrakizumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Ilumya

Ilumya (tildrakizumab) reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Ilumya injection is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis in adults who may benefit from receiving injections, pills, or treatment using ultraviolet or UV light phototherapy).

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

• Generic Name: epoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit

Procrit (epoetin alfa) is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. This protein may be reduced when you have kidney failure or use certain medications. When fewer red blood cells are produced, you can develop a condition called anemia.

Procrit is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney disease, or anemia caused by taking zidovudine to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

Procrit is also used to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions in people having certain types of surgery.