Carbidopa + Levodopa



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  • Contains / Salt: Carbidopa Levodopa


Carbidopa + Levodopa Information



Carbidopa + Levodopa Benefits & Uses

Carbidopa + Levodopa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Carbidopa + Levodopa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mg levodopa and 25 mg carbidopa, Increase by 1 tablet every other day until a dose of 8 tablets is reached
Geriatric
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mg levodopa and 25 mg carbidopa, Increase by 1 tablet every other day until a dose of 8 tablets is reached


Carbidopa + Levodopa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carbidopa + Levodopa is used -

Mild

Common

Unknown

Carbidopa + Levodopa Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Carbidopa + Levodopa safe for pregnant women?


    Carbidopa + Levodopa can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Carbidopa + Levodopa right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

  • Is the use of Carbidopa + Levodopa safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Carbidopa + Levodopa as it bears very minor side effects for them.

  • What is the effect of Carbidopa + Levodopa on the Kidneys?


    Carbidopa + Levodopa has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Carbidopa + Levodopa on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Carbidopa + Levodopa on the liver have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Carbidopa + Levodopa on the Heart?


    Side effects of Carbidopa + Levodopa rarely affect the heart.



Severe Interaction of Carbidopa + Levodopa with Other Drugs

Carbidopa + Levodopa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Carbidopa + Levodopa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carbidopa + Levodopa unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Carbidopa + Levodopa

  • Is this Carbidopa + Levodopa habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, you can get addicted to Carbidopa + Levodopa. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Carbidopa + Levodopa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Carbidopa + Levodopa


    Taking Carbidopa + Levodopa with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Carbidopa + Levodopa


    Consumption of alcohol and Carbidopa + Levodopa together may have severe effects on your health.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 279-281

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 429-430

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lodosyn® (carbidopa)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sinemet® (carbidopa-levodopa)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rytary® (carbidopa-levodopa)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 426-429

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 54-55

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