Pemetrexed Intravenous and Zinbryta

• Generic Name: pemetrexed
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alimta

Pemetrexed injection is used alone or together with other medicines (eg, carboplatin, cisplatin, pembrolizumab) to treat non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread, or has not progressed after a previous platinum-based cancer treatment, or that has come back. It is also used together with cisplatin to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancer that affects the inside lining of the lungs and chest wall) that cannot be removed by surgery. Pemetrexed belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics.

Pemetrexed is given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: daclizumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zinbryta, Zenapax

Zinbryta (daclizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that affects the actions of the body's immune system. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Zinbryta is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

Zinbryta is usually given when other medicines have not been effective.

Zinbryta is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.