Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet

Description

Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It is one of the most effective medications to relives symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving. Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet can be taken without food but it is better to avoid a 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 the 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.

Introduction

In Treatment of Parkinson's disease Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet is one of the most effective medications to 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 the 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.

Benefits

Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Carbidopa which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.

How to use

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. Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Sinemet 250mg/25mg 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels. - Driving : UNSAFE - Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, which may affect your ability to react which may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.