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| Active Ingredient | BENSERAZIDE | LEVODOPA |
| Therapeutic Class | DOPAMINE PRECURSORS |
| Indications | Parkinsonism, especially when akinesia is the most prominent feature. Alternative to Sinemet (L-dop a and Carbidop a), as one may be better tolerated than the other. |
| Caution | Vomiting, anorexia, nausea, severe anxiety, insomnia, dizziness, postural hypotension, urinary retention. Red discoloration of the urine and other body fluids. |
| Dose Range | 50-100mg twice daily to a usual maintenance dose of 400-800mg daily in divided doses after meals. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | CARBIDOPA | LEVODOPA |
| Therapeutic Class | DOPAMINE PRECURSORS |
| Indications |
Parkinsonism, especially when akinesia is most prominent feature. Alternative to Madopar (Levodopa/ Benserazide), as one may be better tolerated than the other. |
| Caution | Abdominal pain,anorexia, nausea,severe anxiety, dizziness, postural hypotension, urinary retention. |
| Dose Range | Initially one tablet (either strength) 3 times daily , increase by one tablet daily or every other day to a maximum of 8 tablets daily . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |