Ustekinumab Subcutaneous and Zioptan

• Generic Name: ustekinumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Stelara, Stelara PFS

Ustekinumab injection is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. Ustekinumab may be used alone or in combination with methotrexate to treat active psoriatic arthritis.

Ustekinumab injection is also used to treat moderate to severely active Crohn's disease in adult patients who have already received other medicines (eg, corticosteroids, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate) but did not work well or were not well-tolerated.

Ustekinumab is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tafluprost ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Zioptan

Zioptan (tafluprost) reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Zioptan eye drops are used to treat open-angle glaucoma or other causes of increased pressure inside the eye.

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