Syndopa 275mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It is one of the most effective medications to relives symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving.
Syndopa 275mg Tablet can be taken without food but it is better to avoid a high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to 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 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 medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it’s 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.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Syndopa 275mg Tablet is one of the most effective medications 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 the 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 SYNDOPA 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 Syndopa
Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Headache
Abnormal dreams
Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
HOW TO USE SYNDOPA 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. Syndopa 275mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Syndopa 275mg Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
HOW SYNDOPA TABLET WORKS
Syndopa 275mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Carbidopa which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Syndopa 275mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Syndopa 275mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Syndopa 275mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Syndopa 275mg Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels.
Driving
UNSAFE
Syndopa 275mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Syndopa 275mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, which may affect your ability to react which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Syndopa 275mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Syndopa 275mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Syndopa 275mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Syndopa 275mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE SYNDOPA TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Syndopa 275mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Brand
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
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