What type of Levodopa and Carbidopa, and what general class they belong to?
What are things to consider when taking these drugs?
Levodopa and carbidopa are main drug of choice for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Levodopa is a central nervous system agents and carbidopa is known as decaboxylase inhibitors.
Consideration when taking these drugs :
*Avoid driving after taking the drug
*Avoid taking iron supplements and high protein rich foods
* Change your position slowly in order to avoid fall
*Inform your doctor about other routine medications in order to avoid drug interactions
* Avoid the use of levodopa and carbidopa with MAO inhibitors
*Don't discontinue the drugs without doctor's advice
What type of Levodopa and Carbidopa, and what general class they belong to? What are things...
Levodopa and Carbidopa-- When they use these drugs?
What are Levodopa and Carbidopa? What do they use for?
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