Syndopa 275mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to levodopa, carbidopa or any other ingredient of Syndopa 275 tablet.
• If you are taking medicines called non-selective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• If you have a condition of increased eye pressure called narrow-angle glaucoma.
• If you have an undiagnosed skin lesion or a history of skin cancer.
• If you have a mental disorder.
• If you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Nausea
• Involuntary movements like jerking
• Diarrhoea
• Dry mouth

Other General Warnings

• You are taking any other form of medicine, herbal supplements, or ayurvedic remedies.
• You are a chronic alcohol user.
• You are trying to get pregnant.
• You are a smoker.
• Your job needs attention to detail or driving.
• You are suffering from any heart, liver, or kidney disease.

• Take Syndopa 275 tablet exactly as recommended by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose.

• Keep Syndopa 275 tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Syndopa 275 tablet, then take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

• Syndopa 275 tablet contains a combination of levodopa and carbidopa as the active components.
• Levodopa converts into a chemical called dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is essential for the transfer of messages between the brain and the body. Thus, it helps to improve the signs of Parkinson's disease.
• Carbidopa slows down the breakdown of levodopa in the body and hence, helps levodopa to work more effectively.
• Together, levodopa and carbidopa work with each other to give maximum benefits from the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Syndopa 275 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicine for treating heart conditions like alpha-blockers and medicines for pain/fever like paracetamol.
• If you are taking any medicine used to treat a type of cancer such as degarelix, the interaction between the two medicines can cause adverse reactions like vomiting, convulsions, etc.
• If you are taking medicine for depression, it can lead to increased sleepiness.
• If you are taking any medications for asthma, e.g., theophylline - Interactions can cause a slowed breathing rate and can induce breathlessness.

Interactions with food items

• Syndopa 275 tablet should not be taken with a meal that contains too much protein (meat, eggs, milk, cheese) since it may not work as well as it should.