Ketek Pak and Romiplostim Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: telithromycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ketek

Telithromycin is used to treat a lung infection called community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). It belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: romiplostim
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nplate

Romiplostim injection is used to treat low blood platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) and help prevent bleeding in patients with a blood disorder called chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Romiplostim is used after a splenectomy (surgery to remove the spleen) or when other medicines, such as steroids or immunoglobulins, have not worked well enough. Platelets help clot the blood, so a person with thrombocytopenia may have bleeding problems. Romiplostim works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more platelets.

Romiplostim is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.