Carbidopa and levodopa and Soltamox

• Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Duopa

Carbidopa and levodopa is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control. Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain.

Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect.

Carbidopa and levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication.

Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tamoxifen
• Dosage Forms: oral liquid
• Other Brand Names: Soltamox, Nolvadex

Soltamox blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Soltamox is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. This medicine is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a family history of breast cancer).

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