Progress and Prospects in Parkinson's Research/Symptoms/Madopar
MADOPAR ® is widely prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
Active ingredients
[edit | edit source]Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (—)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C9H11NO4.
Decarboxylase benzeraside
Inactive ingredients
[edit | edit source]Most common adverse reactions to MADOPAR
[edit | edit source]Allergies (rash, itch,irregular heartbeat, blood in stools)
Reduced white blood cells (infections of mouth, gums, lungs or throat)
Reduced red blood cells (fatigue, bruise easily, prone to infections)
Reduced platelets in blood (bruising, nose bleeds)
Less common adverse reactions to MADOPAR
[edit | edit source]Digestive system
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Heart and circulatory system
Dizziness
Blood
Anaemia (Palpitations, Pale skin, Fatigue, Heart flutters, Shortness of breath).
Mental Problems
Excitement, Anxiety, Agitation, Agressin, Depression, Disorientation.
Hallucinations, Out of touch with reality.
Narcolepsy, Insomnia.
Excessive urge to gamble.
Excessive sex drive.
Miscellaneous
Dyskinesia.
Loss of taste, Taste abnormalities.
Redness of face or neck.
Abnormal sweating.
Drug interactions
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