Levopa 500mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Levopa 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This medicine helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.

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General Information

Contains

Levodopa (500mg)

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Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Levopa 500mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in harmful effects. It is important to note that this drug may cause addiction in some individuals. It may be contraindicated if you have narrow-angle glaucoma or skin cancer, or have a history of fits.

This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, muscle contraction, and movement disorder. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. If you are undergoing any tests for urine glucose or urine ketones, it may cause the results of some tests to be wrong and even changes the color of urine, so consult your doctor before getting any such tests.

Uses of Levopa Tablet

Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Levopa Tablet

Parkinson's disease
Levopa 500mg Tablet is an effective medication to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Levopa Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Levopa

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Muscle contraction

How to use Levopa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levopa 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Levopa Tablet works

Levopa 500mg Tablet works by being converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control the movement through transmission of signals in the brain.

Quick tips

Take it with or without food or as suggested by your doctor.
Avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, eggs, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
Avoid vitamin supplements while taking Levopa 500mg Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause lightheadedness or fainting.
Inform your doctor if you notice an urge to gamble, increased sexual urges, binge eating, or uncontrolled spending.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levopa 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levopa 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levopa 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Levopa 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Patients who have experienced somnolence and/or an episode of sudden sleep onset must refrain from driving or operating machines .

Kidney

CAUTION

Levopa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levopa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Levopa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levopa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tyrosine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Dopamine precursor

References

Standaert DG, Roberson ED. Treatment of Central Nervous System Degenerative Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 614-16.
Aminoff MJ. Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism & Other Movement Disorders. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 470-74.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 791-93.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months

Parkinson's disease for 25 yrs. Taking allopathy Suggestions needed

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Kindly consult to any good Ayuvedic Panchkarma center. Panchkarma therapy will give you some result .

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Address: Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Floor, Dempo Trade Centre Bldg., Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Panaji 403001, Goa, India.

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