Co Dopa 27525mg+250mg
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Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Co Dopa 275. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Co Dopa 275 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Co Dopa 275 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Co Dopa 275 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Co Dopa 275 may cause dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, which may af... View More |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Co Dopa 275 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Co Dopa 275 may not be need... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Co Dopa 275 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Co Dopa 275 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Co Dopa 275 is a combination of two medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It is one of the most effective medications to relives symptoms of Park... View More
Uses of Co Dopa 275
- Parkinson's disease
Side effects of Co Dopa 275
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Abnormal dreams
- Anxiety
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Co Dopa 275
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. Co Dopa 275 is to be taken... View More
How Co Dopa 275 works
Co Dopa 275 is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Carbidopa which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted t... View More
- You have been prescribed Co Dopa 275 to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- It can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
- 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 ab... View More
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Co Dopa 275 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 mov... View More
- Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Indication
Parkinson's disease.
Adult Dose
Parkinson Disease & Parkinson like Disorders Adult: PO: Immediate release: 25 mg/100 mg q8hr or 10 mg/100 mg PO q6-8hr initially; levodopa may be incre... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Safety and efficacy not established; use with caution
Contraindication
Lactation, narrow angle glaucoma, melanoma, psychosis, severely decompensated endocrine.
Mode of Action
Levodopa is the metabolic precurosor of dopamine, it crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa increases the ... View More
Precaution
Heart disease, liver disease, dementia, psychosis, pregnancy, elderly, heart disease. Regular monitoring of renal and hepatic function is reccomended. ... View More
Side Effect
Edema,Agitation, anxiety, ataxia, bruxism, confusion, daytime somnolence decreased attention span, dyskinesia, dystonia, euphoria, insomnia, fainting, f... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Drug inhibits lactation; use with caution
Interaction
Pyridoxine reverses effects of levodopa. Type-B MAOIs have synergistic effect. Effect reduced by phenothiazines, haloperidol, reserpine, pyridoxine, dia... View More
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