carbidopa and levodopa - Medication Listings

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets are a combination product for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3.. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 .H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in three strengths: 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: 10 mg/100 mg — Corn starch, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize). 25 mg/100 mg — Corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake (sunset yellow lake), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize). 25 mg/250 mg — Corn starch, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize). chemical-structure chemical-structure

Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are an extended-release combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are supplied as extended-release tablets containing either 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa, or 50 mg of carbidopa and 200 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and also contain FD&C Blue #2. The 25 mg/100 mg tablet is supplied as a light blue, mottled, oval, uncoated tablets debossed with 'SG' on one side and '460' on the other side. The 50 mg/200 mg tablet is supplied as a light blue, mottled, oval, uncoated tablets debossed with 'SG' on one side and '461' on the other side. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are polymeric-based drug delivery system that controls the release of carbidopa and levodopa as it slowly erodes. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet 25 mg/100 mg is available to facilitate titration when 100 mg steps are required. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP are a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to creamy-white powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-3, 4-dihydroxy-α-methylhydrocinnamic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.24. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (2S)-2-Amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa is supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 250 mg of levodopa USP. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue No.2. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow No.10. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Carbidopa Structure Levodopa Structure