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Levodopa and Cardiac disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Levodopa and disease Cardiac disease for safety when used together.

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Levodopa <> Cardiac disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Cardiac irregularities occur infrequently in patients on dopamine agonists. The initial administration and titration is recommended to occur under close cardiac monitoring in a facility equipped for intensive cardiac care. Adverse cardiac affects may include palpitation, sinus tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, extrasystole, atrial flutter or fibrillation, or block of AV conduction.

References:

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Levodopa

Generic Name: levodopa

Brand Name: Inbrija, Dopar, Larodopa

Synonyms: Levodopa (Oral)

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