Carlev 100 mg+10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Levodopa carbidopa fc tablet
Company	Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as	Carlev 250 mg tablet

Indications

Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Relieves rigidity and bradykinesia
Management of tremor and dysphagia
Increases motor recovery after stroke

Description

Levodopa is a metabolic precursor of dopamine
Carbidopa is a dopa decarboxylase (DDC) inhibitor
Allows more Levodopa to reach the brain and be converted to dopamine

Dosage & Administration

Initiate dosage with one tablet three or four times a day
Titration may be required for optimum dosage
Dosage adjustment based on patient response
Individualized maintenance dose

Interaction

Potential for symptomatic postural hypotension
Possible decrease in bioavailability when ingested with certain medicines
Concomitant therapy with selegiline may lead to severe orthostatic hypotension

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Carbidopa and Levodopa
Narrow-angle glaucoma
History of melanoma or suspicious undiagnosed skin lesions

Side Effects

Dyskinesias including choreiform and dystonic movements
Nausea and gastrointestinal effects
Hypotensive episodes and hypertension
Anaemia and thrombocytopenia
Neurological effects such as dizziness and hallucinations
Skin reactions and dark urine

Pregnancy & Lactation

Uncertain effects on human pregnancy
Possible hazards in women of childbearing potential
Unknown excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

Not recommended for medicine-induced extrapyramidal reactions
Careful observation for development of depression and suicidal tendencies
Cautious administration in patients with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease

Use in Special Populations

Not recommended for patients below the age of 18 years

Therapeutic Class

Antiparkinson drugs

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light

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