All types of Parkinson's syndrome w/ fluctuation, except drug-induced parkinsonism; control of nocturnal symptoms.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Initially ½ tab 3-4 times daily then increase in increments of 1 tab once or twice wkly according to response. Elderly Initially ½ tab 1-2 times daily then increase by ½ tab every 3rd or 4th day after. Advanced disease stage Initially 1 tab 3 times daily. Maintenance: 400-800 mg in divided doses.
Contraindications
Narrow-angle glaucoma, psychosis; endocrine, renal, hepatic, pulmonary & CV disorders; osteomalacia, history of peptic ulceration. Patients w/ suspicious undiagnosed skin lesions or history of melanoma. Concomitant use w/ a sympathomimetic amine or MAOI. Patients <25 yr. Pregnancy & lactation.
N04BA02 - levodopa and decarboxylase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of dopa and dopa derivative dopaminergic agents. Used in the management of Parkinson's disease.
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