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Descriptor
English
:
Carbidopa
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Carbidopa
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Carbidopa
Synonyms
English
:
Methyldopahydrazine
Tree Number:
D02.092.311.200.538.200
D02.442.200
Definition
English
:
An inhibitor of
DOPA DECARBOXYLASE
, preventing conversion of
LEVODOPA
to
dopamine
. It is used in
PARKINSON DISEASE
to reduce peripheral adverse effects of
LEVODOPA
. It has no antiparkinson actions by itself.
Pharmacological Action:
Antiparkinson Agents
Dopamine Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
History Note
English
:
80; was METHYLDOPAHYDRAZINE see under HYDRAZINES 1975-79; was METHYLDOPAHYDRAZINE 1973-74 (Prov)
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urine
Record Number:
23960
Unique Identifier:
D002230
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