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Levodopa Flashcards

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MoA

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Precursor to Dopamine

Metabolised by dopa decarboxylase to increase DA levels

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Indications

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Parkinson’s Disease

1st Line Early

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ADR

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Confusion, hallucinations, psychosis
Long-term: Motor fluctuations
(e.g. on/off phenomenon), dyskinesia
Postural hypotension

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Prescribing Advice

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Administration with dopa carboxylase inhibitor

e.g. Carbidopa to reduce peripheral SEs

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