Denileukin Diftitox and Levodopa

• Generic Name: denileukin diftitox
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ontak

Treatment of persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients whose malignant cells express the CD25 component of the IL-2 receptor (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

Safety and efficacy in patients with CTCL whose malignant cells do not express the CD25 component of the IL-2 receptor not established but currently being studied.

• 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.