Carbidopa

Carbidopa helps in treating Parkinson's disease. It is advised to take this medication with drugs along with levodopa. It enables a lower dosage of levodopa to be used and more rapid response to be obtained and to decrease side-effects.

Do not consume iron salts within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Carbidopa. Don’t consume this drug if you are allergic to Carbidopa or any other ingredient. Also, you are advised not to use this medication if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

Immediately consult your doctor if you have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. In some cases after using this drug sweat, urine, or saliva appears dark in colour, such as red, brown, or black. It is not a harmful side effect, but it may cause staining of clothes or bed sheets.

This drug is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor with little or no pharmacological activity when given alone in usual doses. It inhibits the peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa to dopamine; and as it does not cross the blood-brain barrier, unlike levodopa, effective brain concentrations of dopamine are produced with lower doses of levodopa.

At the same time, reduced peripheral formation of dopamine reduces peripheral side-effects, notably nausea and vomiting, and cardiac arrhythmias, although the dyskinesias and adverse mental effects associated with levodopa therapy tend to develop earlier.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Parkinson's Disease

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Palpitations

• Memory Loss

• Nervousness

• Insomnia

• Fatigue

• Ataxia

• Vomiting

• Blurred Vision

• Hypertension

• Duodenal Ulcer

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  It may differ from person to person. You should consult about it with the doctor to get the suitable dosage prescriptions.

• What is the onset of action?

  It is yet to be estimated.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No relevant information is available.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No relevant information is available.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you must take medical help immediately.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Carbidopa as ingredient

• Tidomet Ls Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Syndopa 275 Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Syncapone 100 Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Syndopa Plus Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Syncapone 150 Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Tidomet Forte Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Elcapon 100 Mg/25 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Entacom Plus 150 Mg/12.5 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tidomet Plus Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Syndopa Plus 100Mg/25Mg Tablet Md

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor with little or no pharmacological activity when given alone in usual doses. It inhibits the peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa to dopamine; and as it does not cross the blood-brain barrier, unlike levodopa, effective brain concentrations of dopamine are produced with lower doses of levodopa.

At the same time, reduced peripheral formation of dopamine reduces peripheral side-effects, notably nausea and vomiting, and cardiac arrhythmias, although the dyskinesias and adverse mental effects associated with levodopa therapy tend to develop earlier.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Tricyclic antidepressant and causes hypertensive reactions and dyskinesia due to its increased toxicity.

• Interaction with Food

  May be administered with meals to decrease GI upset.

• Ques : What is Carbidopa?

  Ans : It is a drug given to people with Parkinson's disease.

• Ques : What are the uses of the Carbidopa?

  Ans : It is used to treat Parkinson's disease or its symptoms related to other diseases.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Carbidopa before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Carbidopa?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Carbidopa empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Carbidopa?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Does Carbidopa cross the blood brain barrier?

  Ans : Carbidopa itself cannot cross the blood brain barrier but it allows peripheral levodopa in doing so.

• Ques : Is Carbidopa safe for pregnant women?

  Ans : It's not advisable to use for pregnant women until very necessary. Consult your doctor for it.

• Ques : I’m a breastfeeding mother, can I use Carbidopa?

  Ans : It's not recommended for breastfeeding women. Ask your doctor for advice.

• Ques : Is Carbidopa a habit forming drug?

  Ans : No such complaints have been reported.