Carbidopa
Synonyms
Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-hydrazino-3,4-dihydroxy-alpha-methyl-, monohydrate, (S)-
Carbidopa, (R)-Isomer
Carbidopa, (S)-Isomer
Lodosin
Lodosyn
MK 485
MK 486
MK-485
MK-486
MK485
MK486
Methyldopahydrazine
An inhibitor of DOPA DECARBOXYLASE, preventing conversion of LEVODOPA to dopamine. It is used in PARKINSON DISEASE to reduce peripheral adverse effects of LEVODOPA. It has no antiparkinson actions by itself.