Carbidopa
Carbidopa
Carbidopa (/kar-bi-doh-pa/) is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Etymology
The term "Carbidopa" is derived from its chemical name, which is (S)-(-)-alpha-hydrazino-3,4-dihydroxy-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic acid monohydrate. The name is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with "carbi-" coming from "hydrocinnamic" and "-dopa" from "dihydroxy".
Usage
Carbidopa is used in combination with levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Carbidopa works by preventing the breakdown of levodopa in the body, allowing it to enter the brain and reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Related Terms
- Levodopa: A naturally occurring dietary supplement and psychoactive drug found in certain kinds of food and herbs.
- Parkinson's disease: A long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.
- Pharmaceutical drug: A drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carbidopa
- Wikipedia's article - Carbidopa
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