Syndopa 275 Tablet

Syndopa 275 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 275 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, sweating, 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.

• Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Syndopa 275 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.

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 275 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.\n Avoid Syndopa 275 Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

• Dryness in mouth
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Abnormal dreams
• Involuntary muscle movement
• Gastrointestinal disturbance
• Sweating

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Syndopa 275 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Syndopa 275 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Syndopa 275 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 275 Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels.

DrivingUNSAFE

Syndopa 275 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Syndopa 275 Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, which may affect your ability to react which may affect your ability to drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Syndopa 275 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Syndopa 275 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Syndopa 275 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Syndopa 275 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Syndopa 275 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns