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CARBIDOPA, (R) ISOMER

\kˌɑːbɪdˈə͡ʊpə], \kˌɑːbɪdˈə‍ʊpə], \k_ˌɑː_b_ɪ_d_ˈəʊ_p_ə]\

Definitions of CARBIDOPA, (R) ISOMER

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An inhibitor of DOPA DECARBOXYLASE, preventing conversion of LEVODOPA to dopamine. It is used in PARKINSON DISEASE to reduce peripheral adverse effects of LEVODOPA. It has no antiparkinson actions by itself.

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