Levodopa (Systemic)
Brand Names : Atamet, Larodopa, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Apo-Levocarb, Nu-Levocarb, Carbidopa and Levodopa, Levodopa
CategoryDescriptionLevodopa is used alone or in combination with carbidopa to treat
Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy. Some patients
require the combination of medicine, while others benefit from levodopa alone.
By improving muscle control, this medicine allows more normal movements of
the body.
Levodopa alone or in combination is available only with your doctor's prescription.
It is available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Carbidopa and Levodopa
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Extended-release tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Levodopa
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Atamet 1
- Larodopa 2
- Sinemet 1
- Sinemet CR 1
In Canada -
- Apo-Levocarb 1
- Nu-Levocarb 1
- Sinemet 1
- Sinemet CR 1
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following medicines are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Carbidopa and Levodopa (kar-bi-DOE-pa and lee-voe-DOE-pa)ठ|
| 2. |
Levodopa (LEE-voe-doe-pa) |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
| § Generic name product may be available
in Canada |
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