Madopar 125

Drug Name:

Levodopa 100mg + Benserazide 25mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Madopar

Madopar

Details

Purpose

Levodopa 100mg + Benserazide 25 mg tablets are used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The tablets contain antiparkinson agents that act on the brain and replace the disease-causing agents.  The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be decreased with the application of Madopar125.

 

How does it work?

Madopartablets belongs to antiparkinsonagents that act on the brain cells.  It has two active ingredients: levodopa and Benserazide.  These ingredients act on the brain cells and maintain the proper functioning.  Madopar 125 also helps in improving muscle movements of the body.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Levodopa 100mg + benserazide 25 mg tablets are taken as directed by the concerned doctor. The dose should not be increased or decreased without a doctor’s consultation.
  2. The recommended dose for this medication is one capsule or tablet of 50/12.5 mg. the medicine is taken three or four times a day for good results.
  3. Levodopa 100mg + benserazide 25 mg tablets should not be given to patients below the age group of 25 years. The medicine is not good for them.
  4. Avoid administering other drugs with the consumption of madopar 125 The interactions can be harmful.
  5. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole with water in one go.
  6. The consumption of these levodopa 100mg + benserazide 25mg tablets should be discontinued when pregnancy is diagnosed. However, it is safe for breastfeeding women.
  7. Patients with liver and kidney malfunctions should not use the levodopa tablets, as they have a bad effect on them.
  8. If the allergies and side-effects persist for a longer time, then the doctor should be reported. No delay should be done for that.

 

Side-effects

  • Nausea
  • Skin rash
  • Agitation
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Abnormal involuntary jerking movements
  • Paranoia
  • Loss of hunger
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Loss of taste
  • Cramps
  • Sore throat
  • Confusion
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Chest pain
  • Loss of urine

 

Storage

Keep the tablets in a cool place at room temperature.   The tablets should be kept away from the reach of children.  Do not store the medication near the sink orinthe bathroom.

 

Interactions

Some interactions are observed with drugs like sympathomimetics, asthma relating drugs, epinephrine, adrenaline, etc.  Some antiparkinson agents also interact with these tablets which can lower the effectiveness of it.