Sinemet Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Sinemet Tablet
| Generic name | Carbidopa + Levodopa |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiparkinson agent (dopamine precursor with decarboxylase inhibitor) |
| Forms | Tablets |
Sinemet is a prescription tablet containing two medicines, levodopa and carbidopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease and certain types of parkinsonism. Levodopa is changed into dopamine in the brain, while carbidopa helps more levodopa reach the brain.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.