Sinemet 25-250 and Solu-CORTEF injection

• Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Duopa

Carbidopa and levodopa combination is used to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes called shaking palsy or paralysis agitans. Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

Extended-release carbidopa and levodopa (Rytary®) is also used to treat parkinsonism caused by encephalitis, or parkinsonism caused by carbon monoxide or manganese poisoning.

Dopamine is a naturally occurring substance in the brain that helps provide control of movement and activities such as walking and talking. In patients with Parkinson's disease, there is not enough dopamine in some parts of the brain. Levodopa enters the brain and helps replace the missing dopamine, which allows people to function better. By increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain, levodopa helps control symptoms and helps you to perform daily activities such as dressing, walking, and handling utensils.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Solu-Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Cortef

Solu-CORTEF is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Solu-CORTEF is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Solu-CORTEF affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Solu-CORTEF is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Solu-CORTEF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.