Dex4 and Eldepryl

• Generic Name: glucose
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dex4, Insta-Glucose, Relion Grape, TRUEplus, Trutol Fruit Punch, BD Glucose, Dextrose, Rematex, Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief

Dex4 is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. Dex4 works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.

Dex4 is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. This medicine is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.

Dex4 may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Dex4 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: selegiline
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Eldepryl, Zelapar, Emsam

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

Eldepryl capsules are used together with levodopa and carbidopa to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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