Warning: the guide is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the judgment and expertise & judgment of your doctor. it shouldnot be construed to indicate that use about the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult you're healthcare professional before using this drug.

Carbidopa - oral

(kar-beh-doe-puh)

common brand names: Lodosyn

Lodosyn Usage: Carbidopa is used, together with another medication (levodopa), to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (e.g., tremor). it works by allowing more levodopa to enter the brain so levodopa can work more effectively. it also helps to reduce few unwanted levodopa side effects (e.g. nausea). Carbidopa must be taken together with levodopa to be effective. Used alone, carbidopa has no effect on Parkinson's symptoms.

How to use Lodosyn: Take this medication by mouth exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. dosage is based on your medical condition & response to therapy. If you currently taking levodopa-containing medicine, wait at least 12 hours after your last levodopa dose before starting this tablet. Levodopa and carbidopa must always be taken at same time. your dosage of levodopa should also be reduced to account for the effects of this drug (only if you currently taking levodopa by itself). Consult your doctor or healthcare professional regarding some your dosing schedule.

Lodosyn side effects: Side effects with carbidopa are rare & usually occur due to effect about levodopa or another drugs used along with this medication. Consult SIDE EFFECTS information about levodopa-containing goods, as well as any other drugs you using. If you have any questions or notice any effects, consult your pharmacist or pharmacist. Abruptly stopping or reducing dose of you're levodopa can cause rare syndrome (neuroleptic malignant syndrome-NMS) to occur. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, uncontrolled movements, confusion, fainting, unusually quick heartbeat, fast and shallow breathing, dizziness.

Lodosyn Precautions: Tell your pharmacist youre medical history, especially of: eye problems (e.g., narrow angle glaucoma), depression, other mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia), heart or blood vessel problems (cardiovascular disease), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes/thyroid/adrenal (endocrine) problems, ulcers, skin cancer (melanoma), severe lung disease (COPD), asthma, any allergies. this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your healthcare professional. Its not known whether this drug passes in to breast milk. Because of potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using it med is not recommended. Consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Lodosyn med interactions: Tell your healthcare professional about all prescription & nonprescription medication you may use, especially: all levodopa- containing products, medicine for blood pressure, 'water pills' (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide), antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics such as amitriptyline and nortriptyline), medications for mental disorders (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine, risperidone), metoclopramide, phenytoin, papaverine. Tell you're pharmacist if you currently take, or have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the past 14 days. Consult youre doctor. Carbidopa/levodopa-containing products may interfere with certain laboratory tests (e.g., LFT's, BUN, ketones). do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Lodosyn Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Lodosyn special notes: do not share it medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

If you missed Lodosyn dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as you remember. If It's near time of next dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Lodosyn Storage: Store in room temperature between 56 & 86 degrees F (15 & 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Carbidopa