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Levadopa/Carbidopa
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Levadopa/Carbidopa | Dopamine agonists |
| What is Levadopa converted to in the cnS? | Dopamine |
| What is the function of carbidopa? | To prevent the breakdown of levadopa |
| What is the function of both together? | Reduces tremors and rigidity |
| Common side effects | constipation, depression, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, memory loss, orthostatic hypo, blurred vision, darkened excretions, sudden sleep. |
| Serious side effects | Hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, neuropathy, increased intraocular pressure |
| Behavioral side effects | Gambling, sexual urge |
| Toxicity | Facial grimacing, twitching , spasmodic eye, tongue protrusion. |
| What meals should be avoided? | High protein meals can reduce effectiveness, wean gradually to prevent flu like withdrawals. |