Madopar 250 Tablet
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Product introduction
Madopar 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements.
Madopar 250 Tablet can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Madopar 250 Tablet can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Madopar Tablet
Benefits of Madopar Tablet
In Parkinson's disease
Madopar 250 Tablet is a medicine that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
Side effects of Madopar Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Madopar
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abnormal dreams
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Madopar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Madopar 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Madopar 250 Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Avoid Madopar 250 Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
How Madopar Tablet works
Madopar 250 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Benserazide which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Benserazide is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Madopar 250 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Madopar 250 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Madopar 250 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Madopar 250 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Madopar 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Madopar 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment of Madopar 250 Tablet is required in mild or moderate liver disease.
No dose adjustment of Madopar 250 Tablet is required in mild or moderate liver disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Madopar 250 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Madopar Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Madopar 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Madopar 250 Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- It can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
- Reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking the medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Madopar 250 Tablet can make you very sleepy.
- When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating, and confusion.
- Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Madopar 250 Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Madopar Tablet for?
Parkinson's d*
86%
Others
14%
*Parkinson's disease
How much was the improvement?
Average
89%
Excellent
11%
What were the side-effects while using Madopar 250 Tablet?
Constipation
40%
Anxiety
20%
Dryness in mo*
20%
No Side Effec*
20%
*Dryness in mouth, No Side Effect
How do you take Madopar Tablet?
With or witho*
50%
Empty stomach
25%
With food
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Madopar 250 Tablet on price
Expensive
42%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
25%
FAQs
Can Madopar 250 Tablet make me sleepy?
Madopar 250 Tablet (mainly levodopa) can make you feel very sleepy. This can happen just after taking the medicine, even during the day. If you experience lack of focus because of sleepiness you must not drive or use machinery. Consult your doctor to know what particular activities you can be involved in, while taking this medicine.
Does Madopar 250 Tablet affect bones?
The effects of Madopar 250 Tablet on human bone during prolonged administration is not known. It is not to be given in patients less than 25 years of age since the skeletal development is incomplete. Also, it should be used with caution in patients with osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
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- Drugs.com. Levodopa+Benserazide. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Levodopa+Benserazide. Auckland, New Zealand: Roche Products; 2016. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Madopar 250 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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