Requip and Siliq

• Generic Name: ropinirole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Requip, Requip XL, ReQuip Follow on Pack, ReQuip Starter Pack, Repreve, Requip Starter Kit

Requip (ropinirole) is a dopaminergic agent and it has some of the same effects as dopamine, a naturally occuring chemical found in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Requip is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Only immediate-release Requip is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release Requip XL is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.

• Generic Name: brodalumab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Siliq

Siliq (brodalumab) is a monoclonal antibody that blocks certain proteins in the body that can affect inflammation and other immune responses.

Siliq is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. It is usually given after other psoriasis medicines have been tried without success.

Siliq is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program called Siliq REMS. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.