Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Levodopa
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Carbidopa is used with another medicine called levodopa to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease , such as stiffness or tremors. Carbidop...
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
You should not use carbidopa if you are allergic to it, or if you have: narrow-angle glaucoma
Do not use carbidopa 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: nausea and vomiting while taking levodopa
Important Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid , linezolid , methylene blue injection, phenelzine , or tranylcypromine
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. The following side effects may occur when carbidopa is taken with levodopa. Carbidopa may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe drowsinessuncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewinglip smackingfrowningtongue movementblinking or eye movement)worsening of tremors (uncontrolled shaking)severe nauseavomitingor diarrhea
Drug Interactions
Using carbidopa with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures. Other drugs may affect carbidopa
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,477.27
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 30 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 1,477.27
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