levodopa

noun

levo·​do·​pa ˌle-və-ˈdō-pə How to pronounce levodopa (audio)
: l-dopa

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The main medication used to relieve Parkinson's symptoms is levodopa, which helps to replenish dopamine in the brain, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024 However, some levodopa medications also contain carbidopa, which can counteract the interaction.4 People using levodopa or levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) can develop a vitamin B6 deficiency. Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 The protein may also interact with levodopa, a medication that treats Parkinson's disease.87 4. Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 In 1968, the medical community was galvanized by the news that people with Parkinson’s could be helped by a new drug called levodopa, or L-dopa. Oliver Sacks, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 Seek a professional if: Iron supplements can interact with certain medications, such as levodopa and levothyroxine. Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024 The 31 who remained were assigned to one of two groups, one taking levodopa and one taking a placebo. Ellen Barry, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023 However, some levodopa medications also contain carbidopa, which can counteract the interaction.4 Vitamin K and blood-thinning medications. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023 Here are a few possible interactions to be aware of: Vitamin B6 and levodopa. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of levodopa was in 1969

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“Levodopa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/levodopa. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

levodopa

noun
variants or British laevodopa
: l-dopa
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