Larodopa (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
- Larodopa is commonly prescribed to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease in conjunction with carbidopa.
- The doctor prescribed larodopa to her patient after diagnosing him with early-onset Parkinson's disease.
- In clinical trials, larodopa was shown to significantly improve motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.
- As the primary neurotransmitter responsible for regulating movement, dopamine levels can be boosted by taking larodopa supplements.
- A typical dosage of larodopa ranges from 50 to 200 milligrams per day, taken orally with carbidopa.