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Levodopa
Latest prescription information about Levodopa. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Levodopa
Pronunciation : (lee voe doe' pa)
Therapeutic Classification : antiparkinson agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Benspar, Bidopal, Madopar-F. International- Dopar. This medication is an antiparkinson agent, relieves some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. It also may improve your gait, posture, swallowing, speech, handwriting, vigor, alertness, and sense of well-being and may control excess salivation and seborrhoea (oily, crusty, scaly skin). Levodopa is also used to relieve bone pain caused by cancer and to control pain caused by shingles. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and Larodopa should not be given concomitantly; known hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : The usual initial dosage is 0.5 g to 1 g daily, divided into two or more doses with food. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, liver or kidney disease, lung disease, endocrine disorders, seizure, mental illness, increased eye pressure, osteomalacia, ulcer, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. *It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. *Monitor heart, liver and kidney function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Central Nervous System- Decreased attention, memory loss, nervousness, abnormal dreams, sleeplessness, headaches, weakness, dark-colored sweat, increased sweating, fatigue, dizziness, lighteadedness, and faintness. Miscellaneous- Muscle spasms, palpitations and rapid heartbeat. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and excess heat and moisture. |
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