Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's
About Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's
Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's belongs to a class of drugs called 'antiparkinson agents' a precursor of dopamine (chemical messenger in the brain) primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease with its symptoms including tremors, spasms, muscle stiffness, and poor muscle control. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and locomotion, which causes stiffness, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination, and balance. In Parkinson's patients, there are low dopamine levels as the nerve cells of the brain (neurons) that produce dopamine begin to die.
Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's contains 'Levodopa' and 'Carbidopa'. Levodopa belongs to the central nervous system agents, while Carbidopa is a decarboxylase inhibitor. The medicinal component Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain and helps to control movement. Carbidopa acts by preventing the breakdown of Levodopa in the bloodstream so that more Levodopa can reach to brain.
Take Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. The most common side effects of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, light-headedness, lowered blood pressure, confusion, and dyskinesia (uncontrolled/involuntary muscle movement). Most of these side effects of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Levodopa must be discontinued at least 12 hours before starting Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor. If you have glaucoma, asthma, nausea, dizziness, mental illness, breathing problems, daytime sleepiness, involuntary muscle movements, intense urges like gambling, spending money, overeating, or increased sexual urges, please inform your doctor before taking Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's.
Uses of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's
Medicinal Benefits
Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's is an antiparkinson agent that is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's is a combination of two medicines, namely 'Levodopa' and 'Carbidopa'. Levodopa belongs to the class of medications name as central nervous system agents, While Carbidopa falls in decarboxylase inhibitors. The medicinal component Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain and helps to control movement. At the same time, Carbidopa acts by preventing the breakdown of Levodopa in the bloodstream so that more Levodopa can effectively reach the brain to block acetylcholine (chemical messenger in the brain).
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Side Effects of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's
Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor, if you have any medical history of diabetes, heart attacks, mental illness, stomach ulcers, heart disease, or recently gone through a surgical procedure. After taking Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's, one can feel lightheadedness, so it is advised to avoid any work that needs mental alertness. Patients taking Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's can also have a low level of vitamin B12, increased methylmalonic acid levels. Besides this, a prolonged intake of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's may lead to greater neuropathy chances (nerve damage). Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's should be given with caution in patients with eye problems (narrow-angle glaucoma), irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), gastrointestinal bleeding, and psychosis. The use of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's is restricted if a person takes monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs) or antidepressant drugs like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine because it can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension) crisis.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's may have interaction with other antiparkinson’s drugs (rasagiline, pramipexole), water pills or diuretics (furosemide), high cholesterol-lowering drugs (atorvastatin), vitamins (pyridoxine), and antipsychotic drugs (quetiapine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's may interact with proteins in the food. Therefore, avoid intake of high protein food such as chicken, beef, pork, eggs, and fish as they may reduce the effectiveness of Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's. Do not take vitamin supplements with Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's unless prescribed by a doctor. Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glaucoma, asthma, nausea, dizziness, mental illness, breathing problems, daytime sleepiness, or involuntary muscle movements, inform your doctor before taking Tidomet LS 100 mg/10 mg Tablet 15's.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Parkinson's disease: It is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement due to damage of nerve cells in the brain which reduces the levels of dopamine and leads to symptoms such as stiffness, tremor in one hand, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination, and balance. If proper treatment is not provided at the right time, then symptoms may worsen with time. This condition can last for many years or life-long. The symptoms of Parkinson's include- tremors in hands, reduced feeling of coordination and balance of the body, change in posture, tremors in voice, sense of smell, and sleeping problems. Other common signs and symptoms include constipation, skin problems, sleep disorders, and trouble chewing, and swallowing. Usually, most people misunderstood the early signs of Parkinson's disease as normal signs of aging and they did not seek medical help. However, treatment at the early stage of this disease is more effective and helpful.
Recommended for a 30-day course: 6 Strips