Neulasta and Parcopa

• Generic Name: pegfilgrastim
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Neulasta, Fulphila, Neulasta Onpro Kit, Udenyca, Neulasta Delivery Kit

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.

Neulasta injection is a prescription medicine used to prevent neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving chemotherapy.

Neulasta 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.