
Medicines
7 min
Carbidopa Monohydrate a practical guide
Carbidopa monohydrate is a cornerstone medication used alongside levodopa to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other forms of parkinsonism. By blocking an enzyme that would otherwise convert levodopa to dopamine outside the brain, carbidopa allows more levodopa to reach the central nervous system where it is needed, while reducing peripheral side effects such as nausea