Sinemet

Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may be described as an effective antidyskinetic medicinal combination of Carbiodopa and Levodopa.

Furthermore, generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may be described as white crystalline, aromatic amino acid decarboxylation compound inhibitors, which are partially soluble in water.

• Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa is used to effectively treat Parkinson’s disease, correct chemical imbalances within the brain caused by Parkinson’s disease, and treat numerous other symptoms that eventually lead to incapacity in this disease, such as stiffness, difficulty moving and shakiness.

• Furthermore, generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson’s disease – like conditions that may occur due to certain injuries or diseases that may affect the nervous system.

• However, you must keep in mind that this medication can only provide temporary relief and is not a permanent cure.

Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa is available in the form of a regular and an extended – release or controlled release (CR) tablet in different strengths with different amounts of Carbiodopa and Levodopa of 10/100, 25/100 and 50/200. So, be certain to check with your health care professional and be certain that you taking the correct combination strength of both medications. Generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa must be taken by mouth 3 or 4 times a day and preferably with food so as to diminish certain unwanted side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. However, you must be certain to swallow this medication whole and refrain from cutting, crushing or chewing it. It is necessary for you to also be aware that if you are switching from Levodopa (Dopar or Larodopa) to the combination of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa, you must make it a point to wait for a minimum of 8 hours after your last dosage of Levodopa (Dopar or Larodopa) in order to take your first dosage of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa.

Furthermore, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa you do not understand. You must also be sure to take generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa without prior confirmation from your health care professional. Your dose must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa is abruptly discontinued.

Keep in mind that Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa is not to be used in the case of children at all.

While on an ongoing course of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

• Sometimes, generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may cause the patient to experience dizziness, nausea, an upset stomach, vomiting, a loss of appetite, difficulty in speaking, change in sense of taste, decreased attention span and weight complications.

• Furthermore, Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may cause the patient to experience back and neck muscle spasms, nervousness, fever, muscle stiffness, nightmares, insomnia, headaches and weakness.

• Lastly, generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may cause the patient to experience a painful or prolonged erection (sometimes lasting for more than 4 hours), increased sweating, fatigue, unusual or uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, face, head, neck, arms or legs, difficulty walking, increased tremors of the hands, palpitations and mild eye pain.

If you are on an ongoing course of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

• Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements, preservatives, food dyes, iron supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

• Sometimes, Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa interacts with various medications, such as Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine, Risperidone, Guanethidine, Methyldopa, Reserpine, Benztropine, Entacapone, Selegiline and 1 – Tryptophan.

• Furthermore, generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa interacts with various medications, such as Droperidol, Furazolidone, Isoniazid, Oxitriptan, kava kava, Linezolid, cocaine, Phenelzine, iron supplements and Tranylcypromine.

• Lastly, Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa interacts with various medications, such as Isocarboxazid, Metoclopramide, Rasagiline, Papaverine, Moclobemide, Phenytoin, Chlordiazepoxide, Procarbazine, s – Adenosyl – l – Methionine (SAM – e) and diuretics (water pills). You must also be aware that this medication interacts with varied other medications that are used to treat high blood pressure, depression, mood swings and other varied psychotic disturbances.

In case of an overdose of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Furthermore, an overdose of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may cause one to experience palpitations, muscle spasms or convulsions.

Your health care professional may order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, PAP tests, breast and pelvic tests, a mammogram, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery you must consult your health care professional. If you conceive whilst on a course of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breast feeding or planning to conceive.

This medication passes into breast milk. Since taking this medication holds potential risk to the infant, breast – feeding while using Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa is not recommended.

Prior to undergoing surgery, it is important for you to inform your health care professional or dentist that you are taking this medication.


You must also make it a point to avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa. It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa, you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Lastly, it is good for you to be aware of the fact that when Levodopa is taken orally, it crosses through the blood – brain barrier and is converted to dopamine, thereby increasing your dopamine concentration levels. An increase in dopamine effectively improves nerve conduction and assists in the betterment of varied movement disorders related to Parkinson’s disease. However, Carbiodopa is only added to Levodopa so that lower doses of Levodopa are used and to effectively prevent Levodopa from breaking down before it enters the brain, but Carbiodopa does not cross the blood – brain barrier. Administration of lower doses of Levodopa diminishes the onset of side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. You must also know that the combination of Carbiodopa and Levodopa may be used alone or along with other medications used to treat Parkinson`s disease.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication may sometimes be prescribed for other uses.

Store Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa medication.

• It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from diabetes, certain eye complications, such as narrow – angle glaucoma or wide – angle glaucoma, liver complications, past or present skin cancers, such as Melanoma or undiagnosed skin lesions, adrenal gland complications, bleeding disorders or breathing complications, such as asthma or emphysema.

• Furthermore, it is also very important for the patient to know that before consuming generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from heart or blood vessel complications, such as arrhythmias, a heart attack experienced in the past or angina (chest pain), kidney complications, varied mood swings, such as depression or schizophrenia, thyroid complications, peptic ulcers or seizures.

• Also, while on an ongoing course of Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa, you must be aware that there may or may not be a chance of you experiencing a ‘wearing off’ effect prior to your next dose or an ‘on – off’ effect which means there is a period where the medicine apparently stops working for anything from a minute to several hours, then suddenly starts working again.

• You must make it a point to take iron supplements only after 2 hours of taking generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa as this combination may decrease the amounts of Levodopa that should ideally enter your system and decrease its effectiveness as well.

• You must also be extra vary while your health care professional conducts your regular tests if you are diabetic, as Sinemet generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa may sometimes hamper the accuracy of certain blood sugar tests.

• It is also necessary for you to be aware that this medication may discoloration of your urine or sweat, making it look darker or even almost red in color; however there is nothing to worry about in this case except that fabrics and your clothing may get stained now and again.

• Be certain to avoid high – protein diets while on an ongoing course of generic Carbiodopa – Levodopa as it may prevent absorption of this medication. However, feel free to consult your health care professional if you have any further queries.