raptiva

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What is raptiva?

Generic Name: efalizumab
Other Brand Names: efalizumab
Efalizumab is a man-made form of a protein similar to human antibodies. Efalizumab is made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.
Efalizumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.
Efalizumab may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on raptiva (36)

Has anyone's depression been worse after using certain meds? I tried Lexapro, Paxil, and no...
Hi everyone, I just had a mammogram with a call-back to have a second one done due to micr...
My mother is 69 years old and as had mammogram done every 2 years for several years now. F...
Does anyone know the side effects of Raptiva? Could they possible cause the same side effec...
hi i have psoriasis and i was using a medicine called raptiva but discontinued it because i...
I have hepatitis C-genotype 1. I did a year of intefeuron 4 yrs ago. My viral load is sti...
"Genentech withdrew its psoriasis drug Raptiva from the market yesterday, citing the risk o...
I have serious paque psoriasis for over 10 years, during the last two years my skin has 100...
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my mom takes methotrexate, and this is her last week taking it. but she is now on raptiva. ...