Ropinirole and Xeloda

• Generic Name: ropinirole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Requip, Requip XL, ReQuip Follow on Pack, ReQuip Starter Pack, Repreve, Requip Starter Kit

Ropinirole 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.

Ropinirole 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 ropinirole (Requip) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release ropinirole (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.

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

• Generic Name: capecitabine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Xeloda

Xeloda (capecitabine) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.

Xeloda is used to treat colon cancer, and breast or colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Xeloda is often used in combination with other cancer medications and/or radiation treatments.