LEVODOPA AND CARBIDOPA (RYTARY) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

LEVODOPA AND CARBIDOPA

What is the Trade Name for LEVODOPA AND CARBIDOPA?

RYTARY

What are the Indications for LEVODOPA AND CARBIDOPA?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RYTARY is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication. RYTARY is a combination of carbidopa (an aromatic amino acid decarboxylation inhibitor) and levodopa (an aromatic amino acid) indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication ( 1 )

 

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