Pronunciation: KAR bi DOE pa and LEE voe DOE pa
Brand: Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 650
50 mg-200 mg, oval, purple, imprinted with 521
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 538, R
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 539, R
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 540, R
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M CL1
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with M CL2
25 mg-100 mg, oval, purple, imprinted with 88, MYLAN
50 mg-200 mg, oval, lavender, imprinted with MYLAN, 9 4
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M CL3
10 mg-100 mg, round, green, imprinted with M C51
25 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M C52
25 mg-250 mg, round, green, imprinted with M C53
25 mg-100 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with L100
50 mg-200 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with L200
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with R, 538
25 mg-250 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 519
23.75 mg-95 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with IPX066, 95
36.25 mg-145 mg, capsule, blue/light blue, imprinted with IPX066, 145
48.75 mg-195 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with IPX066, 195
61.25 mg-245 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with IPX066, 245
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 93 292
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with APO, 10 100
25 mg-100 mg, round, brown, imprinted with APO 131
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 93 293, TEVA
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 93 294
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, 25 100
25 mg-100 mg, elliptical, yellow, imprinted with Endo 605
25 mg-100 mg, oval, lavender, imprinted with MYLAN, 88
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with APO, 25 250
25 mg-250 mg, elliptical, blue, imprinted with Endo 607
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with TV, 9702
50 mg-200 mg, round, tan, imprinted with APO 132
50 mg-200 mg, oval, lavender, imprinted with MYLAN, 9 4
50 mg-200 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with ETH, 383
25 mg-100 mg, oval, purple, imprinted with 392, G
50 mg-200 mg, oval, purple, imprinted with 391, G
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with m 711
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with m 721
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with m 731
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, mint, imprinted with 10/100, SP 341
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, mint, imprinted with 25/100, SP 342
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, mint, imprinted with 25/250, SP 343
10 mg-100 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 647
10 mg-100 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 647, SINEMET
25 mg-100 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 650
25 mg-250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 654
25 mg-250 mg, elliptical, blue, imprinted with SINEMET, 654
25 mg-100 mg, oval, purple, imprinted with 601
25 mg-100 mg, elliptical, pink, imprinted with SINEMET CR, 601
50 mg-200 mg, elliptical, peach, imprinted with SINEMET CR, 521
50 mg-200 mg, oval, purple, imprinted with 521
25 mg-100 mg
25 mg-250 mg
Carbidopa and levodopa is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness or tremors.
Carbidopa and levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication.
Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to carbidopa or levodopa, or if you have:
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
The disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
People with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma). Talk to your doctor about this risk and what skin symptoms to watch for.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you already take levodopa, you must stop taking it at least 12 hours before you start taking carbidopa and levodopa.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine at regular intervals, with or without food.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
The tablet is sometimes broken in half to give the correct dose. Always swallow a whole or half tablet without chewing or crushing.
Place the orally disintegrating tablet in your mouth and allow it to dissolve, without chewing.
It may take up to several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Tell your doctor if the effects of this medicine wear off quickly between doses.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using carbidopa and levodopa.
Do not stop using carbidopa and levodopa suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Avoid taking iron supplements or eating a diet high in protein. These things can make it harder for your body to digest and absorb carbidopa and levodopa. Talk with your doctor or dietitian about the best foods to eat or avoid.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Some people taking carbidopa and levodopa have fallen asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. Tell your doctor if you have any problems with daytime sleepiness or drowsiness.
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
You may notice that your sweat, urine, or saliva appears dark in color, such as red, brown, or black. This is not a harmful side effect, but it may cause staining of your clothes or bed sheets.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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