Eldepryl and Progesterone

• 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.

• Generic Name: progesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: First Progesterone MC10, Menopause Formula Progesterone, Prometrium, Crinone, Endometrin, FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200, Prochieve

Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation.

Progesterone is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body. It is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.

Progesterone should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.