Syndopa Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Carbidopa which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.
How to use
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. Syndopa Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Syndopa Plus Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Interactions / Warnings
Alcohol CAUTION Syndopa Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Syndopa Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation Syndopa Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Syndopa Plus Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels. warnings Driving Do not drive unless you are feeling well. As Syndopa Plus Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, which may affect your ability to react which may affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney Syndopa Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data aVialable suggests that dose adjustment of Syndopa Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CAUTION Syndopa Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Syndopa Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Dryness in mouth Constipation Dizziness Sleepiness Headache Abnormal dreams Anxiety Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Abnormality of voluntary movements Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
