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Levodopa + Carbidopa

Indications

This combination tablet is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. It is useful in relieving many of the symptoms of parkinsonism, particularly rigidity and bradykinesia. This tablet is frequently helpful in the management of tremor, dysphagia, sialorrhea and postural instability associated with Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Levodopa plus carbidopa before physiotherapy increases motor recovery after stroke.

* রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Dosage & Administration

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Interaction

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Contraindications

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Side Effects

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Precautions & Warnings

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Therapeutic Class

Antiparkinson drugs

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.

Use in Special Populations

Levodopa, the metabolic precursor of dopamine, crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor which reduces the peripheral metabolism of Levodopa to dopamine, and thus, more Levodopa becomes available to the brain.

Available Brand Names

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Dopair

ACI Limited

Unit Price : ৳ 6.50

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Dopair

ACI Limited

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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D-Dopa

Drug International Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 8.00

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D-Dopa

Drug International Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Co-dopa

UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Co-dopa

UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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Carlev

Opsonin Pharma Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Carlev

Opsonin Pharma Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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Aldopa

Albion Laboratories Limited

Unit Price : ৳ 11.80

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Aldopa

Albion Laboratories Limited

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Synamet

Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 8.00

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Synamet

Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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Synamet

Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Perkidopa

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Perkidopa

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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Parkinor

Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Levopa

ACME Laboratories Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 4.01

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Levopa

ACME Laboratories Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.52

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Doparkin

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.00

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Doparkin

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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Twindopa

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 10.00

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Twindopa

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 8.00

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Twindopa

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.02

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Syndopa

Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 7.02

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Syndopa

Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Unit Price : ৳ 10.03