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Stalevo – levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone uses, dose and side effects

Stalevo contains three active substances ( levodopa , carbidopa and entacapone) in a film-coated tablet. Stalevo is used to treat Parkinson’s disease .

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Sinemet – Carbidopa / Levodopa uses, dose and side effects

Sinemet contains a combination of levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease . Levodopa is almost identical to dopamine , a substance found in the brain and spinal cord where it helps in the transmission of impulses between nerve cells. Too little dopamine can cause symptoms that are the same as in Parkinson’s disease , such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movements, difficulty keeping balance. Treatment with levodopa increases the amount of dopamine , thereby reducing these symptoms.

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Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Rivopharm – Entacapone uses, dose and side effects

Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Rivopharm contains three active substances ( levodopa , carbidopa and entacapone) in a film-coated tablet. Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Rivopharm is used for treating Parkinson’s disease .

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Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Orion – Entacapone uses, dose and side effects

Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Orion contains three active substances ( levodopa , carbidopa and entacapone) in a film-coated tablet. Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Orion is used to treat Parkinson’s disease .

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Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Accord – Entacapone uses, dose and side effects

Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Accord contains three active substances ( levodopa , carbidopa and entacapone) in a film-coated tablet. Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone Accord is used for treating Parkinson’s disease .

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Levocar – Levodopa / carbidopa uses, dose and side effects

Levocar is used to treat Parkinson’s disease . It reduces the “off” time (sudden muscle stiffness that can last for minutes or even hours) if you are treated with levodopa alone , tablets with levodopa / decarboxylase inhibitors with immediate release (eg carbidopa) and if you have sudden uncontrolled movements .

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