SSD Cream and Ziconotide Intrathecal

• Generic Name: silver sulfadiazine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Silvadene, SSD, Thermazene, SSD AF

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria and yeast on the skin.

SSD (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.

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

• Generic Name: ziconotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prialt

Ziconotide injection is used to relieve severe chronic pain in patients who have already been treated with other medicines (e.g., morphine) and did not work well.

Ziconotide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.