Introduction

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Uses of Tridopa 50

Parkinson's disease

Side effects of Tridopa 50

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Urine discoloration
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Anxiety
Dizziness
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Abnormal dreams

How to use Tridopa 50

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tridopa 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.\nAvoid Tridopa 50 with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

How Tridopa 50 works

Tridopa 50 is a combination of three medicines: Levodopa, Carbidopa and Entacapone which treat Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a Carbidopa precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Carbidopa is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents the breakdown of Levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels. Entacapone is COMT inhibitor which causes higher and more sustained levels of levodopa in blood, leading to greater relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Tridopa 50 to treat your symptoms of parkinson's disease.
Avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as that can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating and confusion.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or notice other changes in your behavior.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tridopa 50.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Tridopa 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Tridopa 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Tridopa 50 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nCaution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Tridopa 50 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tridopa 50 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Tridopa 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tridopa 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.