Levodopa (100mg) + Carbidopa (25mg) (Sinemet Plus) 100+25 30 tablets
$75.00
- Carbidopa enhances levodopa’s effectiveness and reduces peripheral side effects.
- Available in tablet form for convenient oral administration.
- Provides symptomatic relief, improving motor function and reducing stiffness, tremors, and bradykinesia.
Description
Sinemet Plus is a combination medication containing two active ingredients: levodopa and carbidopa. It is primarily prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and its associated symptoms. Levodopa is a precursor to dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in movement control, while carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream, allowing more of it to reach the brain.
Key Features:
- Combination medication for Parkinson’s disease management.
- Levodopa converts to dopamine in the brain, alleviating motor symptoms.
- Carbidopa enhances levodopa’s effectiveness and reduces peripheral side effects.
- Available in tablet form for convenient oral administration.
- Provides symptomatic relief, improving motor function and reducing stiffness, tremors, and bradykinesia.
Usage Instructions:
- Take Sinemet Plus tablets orally as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- The dosage may vary depending on individual response and severity of symptoms.
- Swallow the tablets whole with water, without crushing or chewing them.
- It is typically recommended to take Sinemet Plus on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before meals, to enhance absorption.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Sinemet Plus without consulting your doctor, as abrupt discontinuation may lead to worsening of symptoms or withdrawal effects.
Precautions:
- Inform your doctor about any existing medical conditions, especially if you have a history of glaucoma, heart disease, liver or kidney problems, or psychiatric disorders.
- Sinemet Plus may interact with other medications, including MAO inhibitors, antipsychotics, and certain antidepressants. Avoid concurrent use without consulting your doctor.
- Use caution when driving or operating machinery, as Sinemet Plus may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- Monitor for signs of dyskinesia (involuntary movements) or wearing-off phenomenon (return of symptoms before the next dose), and report them to your doctor for dose adjustments.
- Avoid sudden changes in body position to prevent orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing).
Side Effects: Common side effects of Sinemet Plus may include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
Serious side effects, although less common, may include:
- Hallucinations or psychosis
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Dyskinesia
- Worsening of Parkinson’s symptoms
- Irregular heartbeats
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience any severe or persistent side effects while taking Sinemet Plus.
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