Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet

Short Description

Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease, reliving symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease. It is one of the most effective medications to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels.

Pregnancy Warning

Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Carbidopa which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.

You have been prescribed Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking the medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet can make you very sleepy. When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly as the medication may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating, and confusion.