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What Is Sinemet And When Is It Prescribed?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2023
Question: Can you provide all an image of Sinemet 25/100, generic as well?

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Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It's dopamine replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

Based on the query you have shared, sinemet is combination of two drugs which work in conjunction to aid into bodies lack or deficiency of dopamine like in diseases like Parkinson's.

One drug provides to be replacement of dopamine to initiate bodies movements and to overcome initiation of movements which slow down otherwise in the Parkinson's and other part of the combination ensures it's availability to brain by decreasing it's break down by enzymes in the blood.

Usually among starting therapies but may slow down the effects with the passage of time. Also need to be used with careful guidance and follow up with a neurologist as dosing adjustment with respect to clinical outcomes and side effects has to be carefully monitored. Usually small but frequent doses are given.

Hope this has answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. Regards
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What Is Sinemet And When Is It Prescribed?

Brief Answer: It's dopamine replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. Based on the query you have shared, sinemet is combination of two drugs which work in conjunction to aid into bodies lack or deficiency of dopamine like in diseases like Parkinson's. One drug provides to be replacement of dopamine to initiate bodies movements and to overcome initiation of movements which slow down otherwise in the Parkinson's and other part of the combination ensures it's availability to brain by decreasing it's break down by enzymes in the blood. Usually among starting therapies but may slow down the effects with the passage of time. Also need to be used with careful guidance and follow up with a neurologist as dosing adjustment with respect to clinical outcomes and side effects has to be carefully monitored. Usually small but frequent doses are given. Hope this has answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. Regards