Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Carbidopa
Drug Class
Anti-Parkinson Drugs
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents pharmacological group
Carbidopa also known as Methyldopa hydrazine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Propionic Acid. It belongs to L-amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Carbidopa is 226.25. Its pKa is 2.3, 7.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 mg — 8 hourly
Initially with levodopa 100 mg.
2
Adult · PO
75 to 100 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance in div.doses, With levodopa750 2000 mg,
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
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. If you al
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Severe psychosis, narrow angle glaucoma, history of malignant melanoma
Important Warnings
Hepatic and renal impairment, history of convulsions, history of myocardial infarction with residual arrhythmia, Cushing syndrome, diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders, history ofpeptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, osteomalacia, phaeochromocytoma, psychiatric illness, severe cardiovascular disease, severe pulmonary disease, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma
Monitor blood values, hepatic, renal and cardiovascular function
When cocareldopais used, the total daily dose of carbidopa should be at least 70 mg
A lower dose may not achieve full inhibition of extra cerebraldopa- decarboxylase, with a resultant increase in side-effects
Side Effects
Anorexiaanxietyataxiaarrhythmiasabnormal dreamschoreaconfusiondementiadepressiondizzinessdrowsinessdry mouthdyskinesiadystoniaeuphoria
Drug Interactions
Drugs affecting central amines. MAOls. Antihypertensives and sympathomimetics
ferrous sulphate.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use with caution; risk of toxicity
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 351.06
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 351.06
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Carbidopa, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Cardop
25mg
Rs 1,502.03 ceiling
HILTON PHARMA (PVT) LIMITED
Cardop
100mg
Rs 1,072.72 ceiling
HILTON PHARMA (PVT) LIMITED
Neudopa
275mg
+ Levodopa
Rs 149.5Rs 14.95/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
Sinemet
25Mg 250Mg
+ Levodopa
Rs 269.3Rs 26.93/unit
OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
SINEMET
25mg
+ Levodopa
Rs 283.52
Below approved ceilingSearle Pakistan Limited
Sinemet Extra
100Mg
+ Levodopa
Rs 479.1Rs 15.97/unit
Below approved ceilingOBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Sinedopa
25mg
+ Levodopa
Rs 529.97
No DRAP alertsVALOR
Aptidopa
25mg
+ Levodopa
Rs 1,407.73
No DRAP alertsAptcure (PVT.) Ltd
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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