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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