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Duopa and GI bleeding
Result of checking the interaction of drug Duopa and disease GI bleeding for safety when used together.
Check result:
Duopa <> 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.
Duopa
Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
Brand Name: Duopa, Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
Synonyms: n.a.
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