SPL Set ID: d2a64f14-f638-49d9-8a96-cb7ae46ac3ea
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Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are extended-release 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 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 226.3. 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 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 50 mg of carbidopa USP and 200 mg of levodopa USP, or 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, red ferric oxide and D&C Yellow 10 Aluminum lake. The 50 mg/200 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, scored, biconvex, compressed tablet debossed “457” on one side and scored on other side that is buff colored with mottled appearance. The 25 mg/100 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, biconvex, compressed tablet debossed “461” on one side and plain on other side that is buff colored with mottled appearance. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet is a 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. Meets USP dissolution test 6. carbidopa-structure levodopa-structure