Levodopa |
Dopar; Larodopa |
L-DOPA (levodopa, 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine). As a drug it is used to treat parkinsonism. L-DOPA is able to pass the blood-brain barrier as a prodrug and is decarboxylated in the brain to the neurotransmitter dopamine by the enzyme aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase. In this way, L-DOPA can relieve some of the dopamine deficit seen in parkinsonism. A possible side effect of L-DOPA is a condition similar to amphetamine psychosis.
... LEVODOPA (Larodopa®) is used to treat Parkinson''s disease. Levodopa can help correct an imbalance of chemicals in the brain caused by Parkinson''s disease. Levodopa will not cure Parkinson''s disease, but will help to control the symptoms. Generic levodopa tablets are not available. ...
Levodopa Systematic (IUPAC) name (S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphen ...

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