levodopa

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A medication that is the levorotatory form of dopa, used primarily to treat Parkinson's disease; also known under trade names such as Bendopa, Brocadopa, and Larodopa.

• 🇷🇺Лекарственное средство, являющееся левовращающей формой ДОФА, используемое в основном для лечения болезни Паркинсона; также известно под торговыми названиями, такими как Бендопа, Брокадопа и Лародопа.

1. Levorotatory form of dopa C1 formal medical

   A medication that is the levorotatory isomer of dopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.

   • The neurologist prescribed levodopa to reduce tremors and rigidity in the patient.
   • Levodopa is often combined with carbidopa to prevent early conversion outside the brain.
   • Long-term use of levodopa may lead to dyskinesias, which require dose adjustments.
   • The patient's mobility improved significantly after starting levodopa therapy.

   🇷🇺Леводопа

   Synonyms: l-dopa

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