Neupro Patch and Palbociclib

• Generic Name: rotigotine
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Neupro

Neupro (rotigotine) has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Neupro skin patches are used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.

Neupro is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

• Generic Name: palbociclib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ibrance

Palbociclib is used in men and women to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

In postmenopausal women, palbociclib is given in combination with a hormonal medicine such as letrozole (Femara). In others, palbociclib is given together with fulvestrant (Faslodex).

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