Levodopa Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Levodopa-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Levodopa brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Levodopa Pronunciation : (lee voe doe' pa) ICD Code : Y46.7 Therapeutic Classification : Antiparkinson AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Levodopa
India :
Parkimet (25mg/100mg) |
Manopar |
Levopa |
Bidopal (500mg) |
Benspar (100mg/28.5mg) |
Bidopal |
Madopar -F |
Madopar |
Pardopa (25mg/100mg) |
Parkimet (25mg/250mg)
International :
Dopar
Why is Levodopa Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antiparkinson agent, relieves some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. It also may improve your gait, posture, swallowing, speech, handwriting, vigor, alertness, and sense of well-being and may control excess salivation and seborrhoea (oily, crusty, scaly skin). Levodopa is also used to relieve bone pain caused by cancer and to control pain caused by shingles.When should Levodopa not be taken? (Contraindications)
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and Levodopa should not be given concomitantly; known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Levodopa?
The usual initial dosage is 0.5 g to 1 g daily, divided into two or more doses with food.How should Levodopa be taken?
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Levodopa?
•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, liver or kidney disease, lung disease, endocrine disorders, seizure, mental illness, increased eye pressure, osteomalacia, ulcer, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Monitor heart, liver and kidney function regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Levodopa?
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.Central Nervous System- Decreased attention, memory loss, nervousness, abnormal dreams, sleeplessness, headaches, weakness, dark-colored sweat, increased sweating, fatigue, dizziness, lighteadedness, and faintness.
Miscellaneous- Muscle spasms, palpitations and rapid heartbeat.
What are the other precautions for Levodopa?
Avoid excess dosage.What are the storage conditions for Levodopa?
Store it at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and excess heat and moisture.Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
