Radium ra 223 dichloride Intravenous and Zelapar

• Generic Name: radium 223 dichloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xofigo

Radium Ra 223 dichloride injection is used to treat men with castration-resistant (resistant to medical or surgical treatments to lower testosterone) prostate cancer that has spread to the bones but not to other organs. It is a radiopharmaceutical agent. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that are used to find and treat certain diseases.

Radium ra 223 dichloride is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: selegiline
• Dosage Forms: orally disintegrating tablet
• Other Brand Names: Eldepryl, Zelapar, Emsam

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

Zelapar is used along with carbidopa and levodopa to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It works by helping levodopa to work against Parkinson disease for a longer period of time.

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