Aminocaproic acid Intravenous and Levodopa

• Generic Name: aminocaproic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amicar

Aminocaproic acid injection is an antifibrinolytic agent. It is used to treat serious bleeding conditions, especially when the bleeding occurs after dental surgery or other kinds of surgery. Aminocaproic acid is also sometimes given before an operation to prevent serious bleeding for patients with medical problems that increase the chance of bleeding.

Aminocaproic acid is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: levodopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Inbrija, Dopar, Larodopa

Levodopa is used alone or in combination with carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy. Some patients require the combination of medicine, while others benefit from levodopa alone. By improving muscle control, levodopa allows more normal movements of the body.

Levodopa alone or in combination is available only with your doctor's prescription.