Levodopa Flashcards
1
Q
What is levodopa normally given with?
A
Carbidopa so more dopamine can enter the brain
2
Q
Levodopa
T-
A
Take at same time everyday each day
3
Q
Levodopa
H -
A
Oral tablets to have with your meal
4
Q
Levodopa
E-
A
1-2 weeks will become easier to move joints / muscles
Tremor may take a little bit longer
5
Q
Levodopa
I -
A
Feeling dizzy when standing up from a lying down poisition / GI symptoms
POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
6
Q
Levodopa
Important complication with movements
A
Uncontrollable twitching / twisting movements seek medical help
7
Q
What can happen if youre on Levodopa that is rare
What do they need to inform work about?
A
Impulsive behaviour => Binge eating, excessive gambling, unusually high sex drive
Suddenly falling asleep => may need to inform work about
