Madopar // Sinemet Flashcards by ryan seed | Brainscape

Q

Madopar // Sinemet are a combination of what

A

L-Dopa

Peripheral Decarboxylase inhibitor

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What are they (Madopar // Sinemet) used in

A

Parkinsons

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What is contraindicated in Madopar // Sinemet

A

Malignant Melanoma

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What drug interacts with Madopar // Sinemet

A

MAO inhibitors

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What can happen over time with the drug

A

Loses its effectiveness

Can lead to dyskinesias long term

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