Ciclesonide inhalation and Zelapar

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

  Alvesco HFA, Alvesco

Ciclesonide is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Ciclesonide is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years.

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

• Generic Name: selegiline
• Dosage Forms: orally disintegrating tablet
• Other Brand Names: Eldepryl, Zelapar, Emsam

Zelapar (selegiline) prevents the breakdown of a chemical in your brain called dopamine. Low levels of dopamine are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Zelapar is used along with carbidopa and levodopa to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It works by helping levodopa to work against Parkinson disease for a longer period of time.

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