Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet

Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-Parkinsonian medicine that contains carbidopa 25 mg and levodopa 250 mg in each tablet. It is used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism, such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed movement. This combination works by increasing dopamine activity in the brain, which can improve movement control. Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Each Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet combines levodopa, which the brain converts to dopamine, with carbidopa, which helps more levodopa reach the brain and reduces breakdown in the body. Taken as a tablet, it helps replace the dopamine shortage that contributes to Parkinson’s symptoms.

Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet is a relatively high-strength carbidopa-levodopa tablet, so it is not the same as a low starting dose. Doctors may choose this strength for patients who need more levodopa per tablet, who are already stabilized on treatment, or who would benefit from fewer tablets each day. Because it is stronger, it may cause more noticeable side effects if it is started too aggressively or taken too close together.

• Parkinson’s disease
• Parkinsonism
• Tremor control
• Muscle stiffness
• Slowness of movement
• Motor symptom fluctuation management

• Swallow the Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep symptom control steady.
• If it upsets your stomach, it may be taken with a small snack, but avoid high-protein meals right around the dose if your prescriber advises.
• Do not crush or chew unless a clinician specifically tells you to.
• Avoid suddenly changing how much you take or stopping the tablet on your own.
• If doses are used several times a day, space them exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Each Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of levodopa and 25 mg of carbidopa. The number of tablets per day varies widely, but the total daily dose is set by the prescriber and may be divided into multiple doses rather than taken all at once. Do not exceed the amount prescribed; higher-strength tablets like Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet are used only when the doctor decides the benefit outweighs the risks.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Carbidopa + Levodopa may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Vivid dreams or sleep changes
• Wearing-off or movement fluctuations, especially with higher levodopa exposure

• This is a higher-strength carbidopa-levodopa tablet, so dosing mistakes can cause more side effects.
• It can cause dizziness or sleepiness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness, sedation, or blood pressure drops.
• Tell your clinician if you have heart disease, glaucoma, asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of ulcers.
• Do not stop Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to.
• High-protein meals can reduce levodopa absorption in some people and may make the tablet feel less effective.
• Let your doctor know if you have a history of melanoma or unusual skin changes.

• MAO inhibitors and other drugs that affect serotonin or dopamine
• Iron supplements, which can reduce levodopa absorption
• Antipsychotics such as haloperidol or risperidone, which may reduce effect
• Blood pressure medicines, which can increase dizziness or fainting
• Certain anti-nausea medicines and dopamine-blocking drugs

Store Levopa C 250 mg/25 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.