.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N04BA01_1 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N04BA01_1| name: | Levodopa_1 |
| ATC code: | N04BA01_1 | route: | intravenous |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Levodopa is a precursor of dopamine used primarily in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. It is usually administered with carbidopa or benserazide to inhibit peripheral metabolism, allowing more levodopa to reach the brain. Levodopa remains an approved drug today and is a mainstay treatment for motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Healthy adult volunteers, both sexes, after intravenous administration.
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