SPL Set ID: 3c768639-8a70-4d12-ad93-827bb42ec6b7
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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 244.2. 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