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Levodopa Drug Index

l-DOPA, also known as levodopa and l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, is an amino acid that is made and used as part of the normal biology of some plants and animals, including humans. Humans, as well as a portion of the other animals that utilize l-DOPA, make it via biosynthesis from the amino acid l-tyrosine. l-DOPA is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline), which are collectively known as catecholamines. Furthermore, l-DOPA ...

Carbidopa + Levodopa Drug Index

Carbidopa/levodopa, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa, is the combination of the two medications carbidopa and levodopa.[1] It is primarily used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but it does not slow down the disease or stop it from getting worse.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It can take two to three weeks of treatment before benefits are seen.[2] Each dose then begins working in about ten minutes to two hours w...

what is the color? any numbers? ## Once a medication is available in generic form, it is manufactured by many different companies and each will have their own imprint codes, so there is no way to describe them all. ## I am taking > Carbidopa-levo er. my new refill is not like the first. These are yellow round ,( like Tums) with RP 103 printed on one side. Was a mistake made or is this really the right medicine?

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What are the risks of combining these two drugs with LUMIGAN, ELIPTIC AND DUOTRAN (prescribed for glaucoma)? ## Hello, Colleen! How are you? Generally, they all increase the effects of each other, thus the dosages should be carefully calculated by your doctor and they should be monitoring you regularly to stave off any problems. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Round yellow scored tablet 93/293 ## My mother-in-law takes carbidopa (sinemet). Part of her pills say 93-293, and part of them say 539 and are shaped a little different. Are they the same dosage? ## Is 539 the complete imprint or are there additional markings? ## To Verwon: The only markings on the other pill are the numbers 539. ## can i take mucinex after taking cardopa

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Carbidopa + Levodopa + Entacapone Drug Index

Carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone, sold under the brand name Stalevo among others, is a dopaminergic fixed-dose combination medication that contains carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.[3] It is marketed by Swiss-based Novartis Pharmaceuticals and manufactured by Finnish drugmaker Orion Corporation.[3] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Side effects 2.1 Prostate cancer 2.2 Cardiovascular risks 3 Drug interactions 4 Mechanism of ...

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Drug Index

Carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone, sold under the brand name Stalevo among others, is a dopaminergic fixed-dose combination medication that contains carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.[3] It is marketed by Swiss-based Novartis Pharmaceuticals and manufactured by Finnish drugmaker Orion Corporation.[3] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Side effects 2.1 Prostate cancer 2.2 Cardiovascular risks 3 Drug interactions 4 Mechanism of ...

what are the effects of tramadol combined with levodopa? Tq. Bil O. ## Hello, Billy! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these two medications, but you should double check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the best time to drink my medicine?I need to drink my levodopa ( for Parkinson ) 5 times a day 1 tablet. Is it 24 hours divine 5 ? Is like every 5 hours i need to take my medicine?If i take my medicine 8 am , 1pm,6pm, 11pm and 4 am is it right? But i do not want to wake up 4 am in the morning to drink medicine, because i need to eat first and then after 30 minutes i can drink my medicine. What can i do?

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Parkinsons disease ## would like to know all side effects for this medication ## 3rd day on carb/levo, feeling sick, slept 2hrs and i never sleep through the day. DOSAGE 25-100 MG ## I am on the drug levocarb and miropex, but I want to stop them at what dosage should I cut back is a sore neck and sticky mucus a side effect. How long do withdrawal symptoms from this last? ## I HAVE RLS AND HAVE HAD IT FOR WELL OVER 20 YEARS. AT FIRST I DIDN'T HAVE TOO TAKE ANY MEDS FOR IT. GRADUALLY I HAD TOO START. DARVOCET REALLY HELPED A LOT AT FIRST. ONE TABLET AT NIGHT AND I SLEPT THRU. BUT OF COURSE I GRADUALLY HAD TOO INCREASE THE TIMES I TOOK A PILL. THAN THE DR. PUT ME ON REQUIP 20MG WHICH HELPED AT FIRST. BUT I STILL HAD TOO TAKE A DARVOCET AT NIGHT. THAN THE REQUIP HAD TO BE INCREASED TOO ...

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Is this medication available in a generic form yet, or can I only get my prescription filled with the brand name? ## There is a generic for Carbidopa/levodopa. Sinemet, the brand name has been out forever. Just call your pharmacy they would know for sure. :)

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Do I have to give this to my mom before food or an antacid pill? ## Hello, Robert! How are you? This medication should be taken by itself a half hour to an hour, before eating. Proteins in food and the antacid pill may affect the absorption of it. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the shelf like of carbi/levodopa 25/100 arlene ## Hello, Arlene! How are you? If they are in a bottle as dispensed by your pharmacy, tablets expire one year from the date they were dispensed to you, because they are then exposed to the elements that cause degradation. If they are in the originally factory sealed bottle, they are usually good for at least 3 years, from the date of sealing. This medication is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, hypotension and vivid dreams. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi , now that Synaptic Forte is no longer available. Is there a replacement that is as good as Synaptic. Thanks

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can I take some mucinex after I took levodopa ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between the two medications, but you should always double check such information to be safe. Learn more Mucinex details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## Can I take carbo levodopa in mucinex d nasal congestion together without any complications

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My wife is suffering from PD in the age of 36 year and the doctor was advised syndopa plus, but after three years she has develop adverse effects like dyskinesia,muscle stiffness, difficulty in speech,depression,some time the drug is not responding, need your valuable suggestion. ## She's perhaps needing an increase of Syndopa+ frequency. Check with neuro doctor :) ## I am suffering from writers cramp from 15 yrs. Pl. suggest me for cure

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Is there any difference besides spelling between levAdopa and levOdopa? ## Hello, David! How are you? No, one has just been spelled wrong. The correct spelling is Levodopa. This medication may cause side effects, such as hypotension, nausea, disorientation and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the difference? between carbidopa 25/levodopa 100mg tab and carbidopa 25/levodopa 100mg sa tab ## Hello, Dave! How are you? From what you've listed, the second one with the SA would be a time released formulation. The sa stands for sustained action, it's used similarly to ER, SR, XR and others. The first one that has no such designation would be a regular release formulation of the medication. Learn more Sinemet details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Dhivy Carbidopa + Levodopa

Carbidopa/levodopa, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa, is the combination of the two medications carbidopa and levodopa.[1] It is primarily used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but it does not slow down the disease or stop it from getting worse.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It can take two to three weeks of treatment before benefits are seen.[2] Each dose then begins working in about ten minutes to two hours w...

Duopa Carbidopa + Levodopa

Carbidopa/levodopa, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa, is the combination of the two medications carbidopa and levodopa.[1] It is primarily used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but it does not slow down the disease or stop it from getting worse.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It can take two to three weeks of treatment before benefits are seen.[2] Each dose then begins working in about ten minutes to two hours w...

Atamet Carbidopa + Levodopa

Carbidopa/levodopa, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa, is the combination of the two medications carbidopa and levodopa.[1] It is primarily used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but it does not slow down the disease or stop it from getting worse.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It can take two to three weeks of treatment before benefits are seen.[2] Each dose then begins working in about ten minutes to two hours w...

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