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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 tablet, USP is 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, 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 is supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue #2. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow #10. Carbidopa Chemical Structure Levodopa Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and Levodopa tablet, USP is 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, 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 is supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue #2. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow #10.

Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP are a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, 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 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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 are supplied in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 10/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue 2 aluminium lake. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow 10 aluminium lake. 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, 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 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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 are supplied in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 10/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue 2 aluminium lake. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow 10 aluminium lake. 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, 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 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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 are supplied in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 10/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue 2 aluminium lake. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow 10 aluminium lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Image of Carbidopa Chemical Structure Image of Levodopa Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP are a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, 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 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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 are supplied in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 10/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue 2 aluminium lake. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow 10 aluminium lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Image of Carbidopa Chemical Structure Image of Levodopa Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP are a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, 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 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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 are supplied in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 10/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets USP 25/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue 2 aluminium lake. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow 10 aluminium lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Image of Carbidopa Chemical Structure Image of Levodopa Chemical Structure

CREXONT is a combination of carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, and levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, in extended-release capsules for oral use. CREXONT contains immediate-release granules consisting of carbidopa and levodopa and extended-release pellets consisting of levodopa. Carbidopa is a white to off-white powder, 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-dihydroxy-benzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O and its structural formula is: Capsule content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxy-benzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Each CREXONT extended-release capsule contains 35 mg carbidopa and 140 mg levodopa, 52.5 mg carbidopa and 210 mg levodopa, 70 mg carbidopa and 280 mg levodopa, or 87.5 mg carbidopa and 350 mg levodopa. The inactive ingredients are amino methacrylate copolymer, cellulose acetate, copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and triethyl citrate. The 35mg/140 mg capsule shell contains D&C yellow #10, gelatin, Red Iron Oxide, and titanium dioxide. The 52.5 mg/210 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. The 70 mg/280 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The 87.5 mg/350 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, Red Iron Oxide, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. The black imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, ethanol, ferrosoferric oxide/black iron oxide, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The white imprinting ink contains ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, sodium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. CD Structural Formula LD Structural Formula

DUOPA is a combination of carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, and levodopa, an aromatic amino acid. Carbidopa is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.2. It is designated chemically as (2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydrazino-2-methylpropanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: The content of carbidopa in DUOPA is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. The 4.63 mg/mL of anhydrous carbidopa is equivalent to 5.0 mg/mL of carbidopa. Levodopa is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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: The inactive ingredients in DUOPA are carmellose sodium and purified water. carbidopa chem structure levodopa chem structure

RYTARY is a combination of carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, and levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, in extended-release capsules for oral use. Carbidopa 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: Capsule content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.2. Levodopa 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: Each extended-release capsule contains 23.75 mg carbidopa, USP and 95 mg levodopa USP, 36.25 mg carbidopa, USP and 145 mg levodopa USP, 48.75 mg carbidopa, USP and 195 mg levodopa USP, or 61.25 mg carbidopa, USP and 245 mg levodopa USP. The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, tartaric acid, ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, talc, methacrylic acid copolymers, triethyl citrate, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. All capsule shells contain gelatin and titanium dioxide. In addition, all blue capsule shells contain FD&C Blue #2 and yellow iron oxide. All yellow capsule shells contain yellow iron oxide. All capsules imprinted with blue pharmaceutical ink contain FD&C Blue #2, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. 1 2

SINEMET ® (carbidopa and levodopa) is a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, 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 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. 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: SINEMET is supplied as tablets in three strengths: SINEMET 25-100, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. SINEMET 10-100, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. SINEMET 25-250, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch (corn), and magnesium stearate. SINEMET 10-100 and 25-250 Tablets also contain FD&C Blue #2. SINEMET 25-100 Tablets also contain D&C Yellow #10. image of carbidopa chemical structure image of levodopa chemical structure