1 tab tid-qid. May be increased to ½ or 1 tab every 1-2 days. Max: 8 tab daily. Alternatively, may titrate dose to 6 tab daily & further adjusted w/ increments of levodopa. Levodopa requirement >1,500 mg daily Initially 1 tab tid-qid.
Severe CV or pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, endocrine disease, peptic ulcer or chronic wide angle glaucoma. Dyskinesia. Occurrence of blepharospasm. Periodic evaluations of hepatic, hematopoietic, CV & renal function. Discontinue MAOIs at least 2 wk prior to therapy. Renal or hepatic disease. Women of childbearing potential. Patient <18 yr.
N04BA02 - levodopa and decarboxylase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of dopa and dopa derivative dopaminergic agents. Used in the management of Parkinson's disease.
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