Levomet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100/25 tab Levodopa 100 mg, carbidopa 25 mg. Per 250/25 tab Levodopa 250 mg, carbidopa 25 mg

Indications/Uses

Parkinsonism.

Dosage/Direction for Use

125-275 mg tid titrated to individual needs.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: May be taken w/ meals if GI discomfort occurs.

Special Precautions

Not recommended for the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.

Adverse Reactions

Dyskinesia, dystonia & other involuntary movements. Hallucination.

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Drug Interactions

Discontinue TCA, antihypertensives 2 wk prior to therapy.

MIMS Class

Antiparkinsonian Drugs

ATC Classification

N04BA02 - levodopa and decarboxylase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of dopa and dopa derivative dopaminergic agents. Used in the management of Parkinson's disease.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Levomet 100/25 tab

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Levomet 250/25 tab

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Levomet

carbidopa + levodopa

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medline