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Carbidopa
Definition
: An inhibitor of DOPA DECARBOXYLASE, preventing conversion of LEVODOPA to dopamine. It is used in PARKINSON DISEASE to reduce peripheral adverse effects of LEVODOPA. It has no antiparkinson actions by itself.
Other names
Methyldopahydrazine; MK486; MK485; MK 486; MK 485; MK-
486; MK-
485; Lodosyn; Lodosin; Carbidopa, (S)-
Isomer; Carbidopa, (R)-
Isomer
Drugs:
LODOSYN
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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Stalevo
Levodopa, carbidopa & entacapone (Catechols), intended as improved therapy for Parkinson Disease
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*Carbidopa
*Catechols
*Levodopa
Drug Combinations
Neurology 2004 Jan 13;62(1 Suppl 1):S64-71
STALEVO 50
;
STALEVO 75
;
STALEVO 150
;
STALEVO 200
;
STALEVO 125