Lotemax Eye Ointment and Natalizumab Intravenous

• Generic Name: loteprednol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension, ophthalmic ointment
• Other Brand Names: Alrex, Inveltys, Lotemax, Lotemax SM

Lotemax (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, or certain other conditions.

The gel form of loteprednol ophthalmic is used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery.

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

• Generic Name: natalizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tysabri

Natalizumab injection is used to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Natalizumab will not cure MS, but it may slow some of the disabling effects and decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) of the disease.

Natalizumab injection is also used to treat moderate to severely active Crohn's disease (CD) when other medicines or treatments did not work well. Natalizumab will not cure CD, but may prevent it from occurring again.

Natalizumab is available only under a restricted distribution program called the TOUCH® Prescribing program.