Products
Carbidopa is used in combination with levodopa in tablet form. In addition to the original Sinemet, generic versions are also available. Carbidopa has been approved in many countries since 1973.
Structure and properties
Carbidopa (C10H14N2O4, Mr = Mr = 226.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as carbidopa monohydrate, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water.
Effects
Carbidopa
Indications
In combination with levodopa: Parkinson’s disease.
Cf.
Decarboxylase inhibitors
