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BRAND NAME : Levodopa
CHEMICAL CONTENTS: Levodopa,100/Benserazide
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Levodopa, Madopar HBS, Madopar, Larodopa
Levodopa Uses:
Levodopa is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is associated with low levels of a chemical called dopamine (doe PA meen) in the brain. Levodopa is turned into dopamine in the body and therefore increases levels of this chemical.
Levodopa is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease. Levodopa is also used to treat these same muscular conditions when they are caused by drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others.
Levodopa may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Levodopa Dosage:
Take levodopa exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Levodopa Contraindications :
Do not take levodopa if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) within the past 2 weeks.
Levodopa Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects Levodopa, stop taking levodopa and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
uncontrolled movements of a part of the body;
seizures;
persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest;
unusual changes in mood or behavior; or
depression or suicidal thoughts.
Levodopa Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a levodopa overdose include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, fainting, confusion, hallucinations, muscle twitching, and agitation.
Levodopa Missed dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Levodopa Storage:
Store Levodopa at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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