Perkidopa 250 mg+25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levodopa carbidopa fc tablet |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome
- Relieving symptoms of parkinsonism
- Managing tremor, dysphagia, sialorrhea
- Use before physiotherapy for motor recovery after stroke
Description
- Levodopa crosses blood-brain barrier
- Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dosage based on tablet strength
- Titration upward for optimum dosage
- Individualized maintenance dose
- Dosage adjustment based on Levodopa intake
Interaction
- Potential postural hypotension with antihypertensives
- Possible adverse reactions with tricyclic antidepressants
- Decrease in bioavailability with certain substances
- Reduction of therapeutic effects by specific medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Carbidopa and Levodopa
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Suspicious undiagnosed skin lesions or history of melanoma
Side Effects
- Dyskinesias, nausea, syncope, chest pain
- Orthostatic effects, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues
- Hematologic effects, hypersensitivity reactions
- Nervous system and respiratory effects, skin and urogenital issues
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Unknown effects on human pregnancy
- Potential risk to fetus
- Consideration for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Not recommended for medicine-induced extrapyramidal reactions
- Careful observation for depression and suicidal tendencies
- Caution for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary or endocrine disease
- Monitoring for changes in intraocular pressure
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for patients below 18 years
Therapeutic Class
- Antiparkinson drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place
- Protected from light