Eldepryl Capsules and Iluvien

• 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: fluocinolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: implant
• Other Brand Names: Iluvien, Retisert, Yutiq

Fluocinolone ophthalmic (for the eye) implant is a steroid medicine that is used to treat diabetic macular edema, a build-up of fluid in the retina that is caused by leaking blood vessels.

Iluvien is also used to treat posterior uveitis, inflammation that affects the back of the eye.

This implant slowly releases fluocinolone into the eye over a period of approximately 30 to 36 months.

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