Carbidopa and levodopa enteral

Generic name: carbidopa and levodopa enteral (Duopa) [ KAR-bi-doe-pa-and-LEE-voe-doe-pa ]
Brand name: Duopa
Dosage form: enteral suspension (4.63 mg-20 mg/mL)
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 26, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is carbidopa and levodopa enteral?

Carbidopa and levodopa enteral (Duopa) is a combination medicine used to treat advanced Parkinson's disease.

Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

This medicine can cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain, vomiting, ongoing constipation, fever, bloody or tarry stools, or problems around the tube through which this medicine is given (redness, warmth, swelling, oozing).

Before taking this medicine

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.

Tell your doctor if you have ev...