Brocadopa (Noun)
Meaning
The levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed brocadopa to help manage the patient's Parkinson's disease symptoms.
- Brocadopa is often used in combination with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
- The patient experienced significant improvement in motor function after starting brocadopa therapy.
- Brocadopa works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which helps to alleviate Parkinson's symptoms.
- The neurologist carefully monitored the patient's response to brocadopa to adjust the dosage as needed.