Levodopa is a drug indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
This medicine contains in its composition levodopa and bensererzida hydrochloride, two compounds that act in the central nervous system, replacing dopamine, a substance that aids in communication between cells.Levodopa can also be known commercially as Prolopa.
- The price of this remedy varies between 50 and 90 reais.
- And can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
Recommended doses of levodopa should be indicated by your doctor and doses ranging from 300 to 600 mg per day are generally recommended.
The tablets should be taken whole, without chewing, 30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals.
Some of the side effects of this remedy may include involuntary movements, chest pain, constipation, weight loss or shortness of breath.
This drug is contraindicated in pregnant or lactating women, patients under 25 years of age with uncontrolled kidney, liver or heart disease, patients with glaucoma or a history of psychiatric illness, and patients allergic to one of the components of the formula.
In addition, they should not be used with antidepressants.