Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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MRP: ₹ 12.74
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Levodopa (100mg) + Carbidopa (10mg)
Brand: Wockhardt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Description

Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease
It is one of the most effective medications to relives symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving
Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet can be taken without food but it is better to avoid a high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it
You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, sweating, and headache
Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down
It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, which may affect your ability to react which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.^Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet

In Treatment of Parkinson's disease Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet is one of the most effective medications to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving
It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in the coordination of body movements
This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Duodopa 100mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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