Carbilev

Active Ingredient(s): Carbidopa + Levodopa
FDA Approved: * June 10, 2005
Pharm Company: * RANBAXY
Category: Parkinsons

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... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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