Aldopa 250 mg+25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.80 (5 x 10: ৳ 590.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 118.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levodopa carbidopa fc tablet |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Relief of parkinsonism symptoms
- Management of tremor and dysphagia
- Use before physiotherapy for motor recovery
Description
- Levodopa crosses blood-brain barrier
- Carbidopa inhibits peripheral metabolism of Levodopa
Dosage & Administration
- Initiation dosage for 100/10 mg tablet
- Initiation dosage for 250/25 mg tablet
- Maintenance dose individualization
- Titration for optimal response
Interaction
- Postural hypotension with antihypertensive drugs
- Interactions with tricyclic antidepressants
- Decrease in bioavailability with ferrous sulphate
- Antagonistic effects with dopamine-2 receptor antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Carbidopa and Levodopa
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Malignant melanoma activation
Side Effects
- Dyskinesias
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cardiovascular effects
- Gastrointestinal adverse effects
- Neurological reactions
- Respiratory and skin effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Unknown effects on human pregnancy
- Possible visceral and skeletal malformations in rabbits
Precautions & Warnings
- Not recommended for medicine-induced extrapyramidal reactions
- Cautious use in patients with severe diseases
- Observation for depression and suicidal tendencies
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for use in patients below the age of 18 years
Therapeutic Class
- Antiparkinson drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place, protected from light