Levodopa + Carbidopa Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Levodopa + Carbidopa Tablet
| Generic name | Carbidopa and Levodopa |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Central nervous system agent (levodopa) and decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa) |
| Forms | Tablet, Extended-release (long-acting) capsule, Orally disintegrating tablet, Extended-release tablet |
This medicine combines two drugs, levodopa and carbidopa, used together to treat Parkinson's disease and similar movement symptoms. Levodopa is converted into dopamine in the brain, while carbidopa helps more levodopa reach the brain and reduces side effects like nausea.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.