Question | Answer |
LEVODOPA active transport that can cross BBB When it gets in it gets metabolized to dopamine | |
CARBIDOPA Doesnt get taken into CNS Can Block AA Decarboxylase (stops systemic dopamine) Doesnt stop CNS dopamine Standard with L-DOPA (1:10 ratio C-dopa to L-dopa) | |
BENSERAZIDE Less used in US Doesn't get into CNS Inhibit dopamine decarboxylase |
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