DaTscan and Parcopa

• Generic Name: ioflupane I 123
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: DaTscan

DaTscan (ioflupane I-123) belongs to a group of drugs called diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik als). Ioflupane I-123 is a radioactive agent that allows images of the brain to be detected by a gamma camera.

DaTscan is used to detect brain signs of Parkinson's disease in people with symptoms such as tremors, loss of balance or coordination, shuffling walk, or other movement problems.

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

• Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Duopa

Parcopa 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.

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

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