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Levodopa and GI bleeding

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

Check result:

Levodopa <> GI bleeding

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:

The use of levodopa, especially in combinations with carbidopa, has been associated with an increase in the frequency of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Therapy with levodopa should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

References:

"Product Information. Sinemet CR (carbidopa-levodopa)." Dupont Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.
"Product Information. Sinemet (carbidopa-levodopa)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.

Levodopa

Generic Name: levodopa

Brand Name: Inbrija, Dopar, Larodopa

Synonyms: Levodopa (Oral)

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