Syndopa CR 250 mg

Syndopa CR 50 200mg

Syndopa CR 50 contains two active components Carbidopa and Levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. This medication is usually prescribed to treat symptoms of Parkinson-like symptoms such as difficulty moving, shakiness, stiffness. Its active ingredients are carbidopa and levodopa. Both are a crystalline compound that works as an aromatic amino acid. Parkinson's disease is largely caused by a substance (dopamine) in the brain. Syndopa is manufactured by SUN Pharmaceuticals, India.

 What is Syndopa CR 50 200 mg used for?

Syndopa CR 50 200 mg is used to treat the symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease as well as post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and symptomatic parkinsonism. Generally, these conditions occur following an injury to the nervous system due to the resort of carbon monoxide intoxication and/or manganese intoxication.

 Levodopa is used to diagnose stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control that is associated with Parkinson disease. Sometimes, some other drugs chlorpromazine, perphenazine, fluphenazine cause parkinsonism-like symptoms. These symptoms are also treated by the Syndopa medicine.

 How does Syndopa CR 50 200 mg work?

Syndopa CR 50 200 mg consist of Levodopa as an active ingredient is a pro-drug and crosses the blood-brain barrier and it has the ability to change into dopamine in the brain, which helps to control body movement. On the other hand, Carbidopa can prevent the breakdown of Levodopa in the bloodstream so more Levodopa can enter the brain. Moreover, Carbidopa can reduce the side effects of Lvodopa too.

 What does Syndopa CR 50 200 mgcontains?

Syndopa CR 50 200 mg tablets contain two main ingredients Carbidopa and Levodopa.

 What are the side effects of Syndopa CR 50 200 mg tablets?

The common side effects of Syndopa CR 50 200 mg tablets are dyskinesias (choreiform, dystonic, and involuntary movements and nausea).

 Some rare side effects of this medication include:

• Hypotension
• Orthostatic effects like orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, syncope, phlebitis, and palpitation
• Dark saliva
• Chest pain
• Asthenia
• Cardiac irregularities
• Dry mouth and taste alterations
• Agranulocytosis, hemolytic and non-hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
• Back pain, shoulder pain, muscle cramps
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Development of duodenal ulcer
• Anorexia
• Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and dyspepsia
• Psychotic episodes, including delusions, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, bradykinetic episodes, hallucinations, and paranoid ideation
• Confusion, agitation, dizziness, somnolence
• Insomnia, paresthesia, headache, depression
• Dementia, pathological gambling
• Increased libido including hypersexuality, impulse control symptoms
• Upper respiratory infection
• Rash, increased sweating, alopecia, and dark sweat
• Urinary tract infection, urinary frequency, and dark urine

 What medications interact with Syndopa CR 50 200 mg?

There are some possible drug interactions with Syndopa CR 50 200 mg that can influence its effectiveness. The probable drug interactions occur with the products including antipsychotic drugs like haloperidol, chlorpromazine, and thioridazine. The blood pressure medications like methyldopa, reserpine, and tetrabenazine may also invoke interactions. Moreover, Mao inhibitors like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine, linezolid, methylene blue, and moclobemide may cause drug interactions with Syndopa tablets.

 When should Syndopa CR 50 200 mg not be used?

Syndopa CR 50 200 mg should be avoided if you are allergic to Carbidopa or Levodopa. Tell your doctor about your medical history, especially related to liver disease, glaucoma, intestinal ulcer, mental disorders, blood disorders, breathing problems, heart disease, kidney disease, seizures, and sleep disorders.

 This drug may make you dizzy, so avoid driving immediately after taking it. Beware of side effects. During pregnancy, this medication should be taken under prescription only.

 How should Syndopa CR 50 200 mg be used?

The optimum daily dosage of Syndopa CR 50 200 mg is determined by your physician. Usually, a 1:4 ratio of carbidopa to levodopa (Syndopa 25-100) and 1:10 ratio (Syndopa 25-250 and Syndopa 10-100) are prescribed. Dosage may be started to 1 tablet every day to the maximum 2 tablets for four times a day until the problem is treated.

 Missed dose of Syndopa CR 50 200 mg

If you have missed a dose of Syndopa CR 50 200 mg tablets, then take it as soon as you remember, but don’t increase the number of tablets to make up the damage of missed application.

 How should Syndopa CR 50 200 mg be stored?

Storing this medicine at room temperature is ideal. You have to keep it away from heat and moisture.