CARBIDOPA

Overview

CARBIDOPA is a Schedule H drug.

Carbidopa is used with another medicine called levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control). Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect. Carbidopa is only used in combination with levodopa. Carbidopa has no effect when used alone. Carbidopa is also used with levodopa to treat muscle symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease that are caused by certain drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others.
Carbidopa is always given with levodopa. It works by preventing levodopa from being broken down before it reaches the brain. This allows for a lower dose of levodopa, which causes less nausea and vomiting.

Usage

CARBIDOPA is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s Disease
CARBIDOPA can address symptoms like: Body Loss Of Movement, Muscle Stiffness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

CARBIDOPA is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Take carbidopa with food along with levodopa.
• Do not take iron salts (eg. ferrous sulfate), within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking carbidopa. If you have been taking levodopa alone, do not start taking carbidopa until at least 12 hours after your final dose of levodopa.
• Do not use carbidopa if you are allergic to carbidopa or any other ingredient.
• Do not use carbidopa if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Avoid using carbidopa in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.
•  Do not take carbidopa, if you have undiagnosed skin growths, skin cancer, or a history of skin cancer; heart problems; ulcers; seizures ; blood pressure problems; asthma or lung problems; liver or kidney problems; blood or hormone problems.
• Avoid taking carbidopa if you suffer from mental or mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or attempts. Take precaution if you have a diet that is high in protein as it may decrease your body’s ability to absorb carbidopa.
•  Take precaution if you are undergoing any tests for urine glucose or urine ketones, carbidopa may cause the results of some tests to be wrong.
•   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 carbidopa sweat, urine, or saliva appears dark in color, such as red, brown, or black. It is not a harmful side effect, but it may cause staining of clothes or bed sheets.
• Carbidopa may cause drowsiness, dizziness, light-headedness or sudden sleep. Do not drive or use machinery while using it.
•  Do not take alcohol along with carbidopa.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• If you already take levodopa but have never taken carbidopa before, start taking both medicines at least 12 hours after you last took levodopa by itself.
• Use carbidopa with levodopa regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
• Do not stop using carbidopa suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CARBIDOPA over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CARBIDOPA : Dizziness, Essential Tremor, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Panic Attack, Tachycardia, Hallucination, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Mood Swings, Difficulty Sleeping, Confusion, Fever, Drowsiness, Nausea, Body Excessive Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Loose Motion, Frightening Dreams

Serious Side-Effects

CARBIDOPA : Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Depression, Irregular Heartbeat, Manic Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Breathlessness, Chest Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Fever, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Grinding Teeth, Fatigue (tiredness), Legs Swelling, Arms Swelling, Eyes Eye Irritation, Wheezing, Pale Skin, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

CARBIDOPA : Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Rapid Breathing, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

CARBIDOPA can interfere with: Glaucoma, Hypotension, Psychosis, Depression

Technical Classification

CARBIDOPA is categorized as: DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CARBIDOPA as Ingredient

ELCAPON 100MG/25MG/200MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
ELCAPON 50MG/12.5MG/200MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 50.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 12.5 MG
ENTACOM PLUS 100MG/25MG/200MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
ENTACOM PLUS 150MG/12.5MG/200MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 150.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 12.5 MG
ENTACOM PLUS 50MG/12.5MG/200MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 50.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 12.5 MG
ENTACOM PLUS TAB	ENTACAPONE 200 MG, LEVODOPA 50 MG, CARBIDOPA 12.5 MG
LCD 100MG/10MG TAB	LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 10.0 MG
LCD 200MG/75MG TAB	LEVODOPA 200.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 75.0 MG
LEVOCOM TAB	LEVODOPA 250.0 MG, CARBIDOPA
SYNCAPONE 100MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
SYNCAPONE 150MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 150.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 37.5 MG
SYNCAPONE 50MG TAB	ENTACAPONE 200.0 MG, LEVODOPA 50.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 12.5 MG
SYNCAPONE TAB	ENTACAPONE 200 MG, LEVODOPA 50 MG, CARBIDOPA 12.5 MG
SYNDOPA 110 TAB	LEVODOPA 100 MG, CARBIDOPA 10 MG
SYNDOPA 275 TAB	LEVODOPA 250.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
SYNDOPA CR 125 TAB	LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
SYNDOPA CR 250 TAB	LEVODOPA 200.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 50.0 MG
SYNDOPA FORTE TAB	LEVODOPA NAN, CARBIDOPA NAN
SYNDOPA MD 110 TAB	LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 10.0 MG
SYNDOPA MD 275 TAB	LEVODOPA 250.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
SYNDOPA MD PLUS TAB	LEVODOPA 100.0 MG, CARBIDOPA 25.0 MG
SYNDOPA PLUS 125MG TAB	LEVODOPA 100 MG, CARBIDOPA 25 MG
TIDOMET FORTE TAB	LEVODOPA 250 MG, CARBIDOPA 25 MG
TIDOMET LS TAB	LEVODOPA 100 MG, CARBIDOPA 10 MG
TIDOMET PLUS TAB	LEVODOPA 100 MG, CARBIDOPA 25 MG
TIDOMET-CR TAB	LEVODOPA 200 MG, CARBIDOPA 50 MG