Levodopa (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
- Levodopa is a precursor to neurotransmitters, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, which are collectively known as catecholamines.
- The patient was prescribed levodopa to help manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- Levodopa is often administered in combination with carbidopa to prevent its conversion to dopamine outside of the brain.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of levodopa on motor function in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- The doctor explained that levodopa works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.