What is Syndopa CR- 50+200mg?
Syndopa CR tablet is a combination of two medications that help to treat Parkinson’s disease. Intake of this drug provides you quick relief from the symptoms including difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, and tremors.
Syndopa CR is a combination of Carbidopa and Levodopa which belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-parkinsonian drugs. It helps to improve the signs of Parkinsonism quickly.
Parkinsonism is a long-term medical condition that is caused due to loss of nerve cells in the part of your brain. This nerve cell is further responsible for producing dopamine.
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that controls the balance and movements of your body.
How does Syndopa CR- 50+200mg work?
Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which works in your body by converting itself into a material known as dopamine. While carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor that prevents the breakdown of levodopa outside your brain.
As a result, it allows a greater proportion of levodopa to enter your brain and treat the condition of Parkinson’s disease.
How to use Syndopa CR- 50+200mg?
Take the Syndopa CR tablet exactly in the same way as directed by your doctor.
Make sure you take the same dosage for the full prescribed time after checking your medical condition.
Depending upon your age, condition, and response to treatment, the doctor will determine the right dosage of the Syndopa tablet.
You can take this medicine without food but try to avoid the consumption of dairy products and a high-protein diet before taking the Syndopa tablet.
It is advised to take the medication at the same time every day so that a consistent level of Syndopa is maintained in your body.
Even if you start to feel better, do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless the doctor tells you because it might cause serious side effects.
Precautions and warnings
Syndopa CR is not recommended for patients who are allergic to it or other ingredients present in the drug.
In case, you suffer from any allergies or allergic reactions like hives, skin rashes, and others then inform the doctor beforehand.
Patients with kidney and liver disease must take the Syndopa tablet with caution.
Syndopa CR should be used with caution among patients who have any form of glaucoma as it can further damage your eye.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only after consulting with the doctor.
Intake of Syndopa CR with other medicines can cause drug interaction.
Let the doctor know about other prescription pills and herbal supplements you take.
Side effects
This medicine comes with both common and uncommon side effects.
Not taking the right dosage and following the prescription of your doctor can cause side effects like:
- Dizziness
- Abnormal body movements
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Dark urine
Get emergency medical help, if any of your side effects continue or become worse with time.
