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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
Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 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 244.24. 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 Tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in three strengths: 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 250 mg of levodopa, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize). In addition, the 25 mg/100 mg strength contain D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake and FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake (sunset yellow lake). The 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg strengths contain FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake. 67944b5f-figure-01 67944b5f-figure-02
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 244.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-Hydrazino-3,4-dihydroxy-α-methylhydrocinnamic 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 226.2. Levodopa USP, an aromatic amino acid, is a white to off-white crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets, USP are supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets USP, 10 mg/100 mg contains 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets USP, 25 mg/100 mg contains 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets USP, 25 mg/250 mg contains 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized starch (corn). In addition, the 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg tablets contain FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake and the 25 mg/100 mg tablets contain D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake. Carbidopa Structural Formula Levodopa Structural Formula
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