¿Qué es Carbidopa-Levodopa?

Carbidopa-Levodopa es un medicamento combinado utilizado principalmente para tratar los síntomas de la enfermedad de Parkinson, como rigidez muscular, temblores, espasmos y falta de control muscular. Carbidopa ayuda a prevenir la descomposición de la levodopa en el torrente sanguíneo, permitiendo que más levodopa ingrese al cerebro y aumentando así su efectividad. Este medicamento es a menudo fundamental para manejar los síntomas de la enfermedad de Parkinson, pero no cura la condición subyacente.

Side Effects

• Jerky muscle movement you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw)
• Falling asleep in the middle of an activity
• Compulsive behavior or intense urges you cannot control

Warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
• This medicine might cause your saliva, sweat, or urine to become dark red, brown, or black. This is nothing to worry about, but it could stain your clothes.