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Levopa 500mg Tablet


Product introduction

Levopa 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This medicine helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.

Levopa 500mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) (like shakiness, difficulty in movement and stiffness).

Uses of Levopa Tablet

Benefits of Levopa Tablet

In Parkinson's disease

Levopa 500mg Tablet is an effective medication to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Levopa Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Levopa

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Muscle contraction

How to use Levopa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levopa 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levopa 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levopa 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levopa 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Levopa 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Patients who have experienced somnolence and/or an episode of sudden sleep onset must refrain from driving or operating machines .
Kidney
CAUTION
Levopa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levopa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Levopa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levopa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Levopa 500mg Tablet
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Quick tips

  • Take it with or without food or as suggested by your doctor.
  • Avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, eggs, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
  • Avoid vitamin supplements while taking Levopa 500mg Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause lightheadedness or fainting.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice an urge to gamble, increased sexual urges, binge eating, or uncontrolled spending.
  • Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tyrosine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Dopamine precursor

Patient concerns

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Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.
Dr. Ravi Shankar M.
Ayurveda
Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months
My mother suffering from Parkinson disease from 7 year , any affective medicine ?? Both hand and leg is shaking ,hardly stand up from bed himself, using parking tablet, syndopa plus and parkitidin
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir Parkinson's can only be managed with Homeopathy. There are few medicines which are used to improve quality of life and decrease disease progression
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References

  1. Standaert DG, Roberson ED. Treatment of Central Nervous System Degenerative Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 614-16.
  2. Aminoff MJ. Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism & Other Movement Disorders. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 470-74.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 791-93.
  4. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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