Rauvolfia Vomitoria - Sinemet (Carbidopa, Levodopa) Interaction

Interaction Details

Carbidopa, Levodopa is classified as belonging to the following category: Levodopa

Theoretically, Rauvolfia vomitoria might reduce the effects of levodopa.
Avoid using Rauvolfia vomitoria with levodopa; concomitant use may reduce drug effectiveness and increase extrapyramidal motor symptoms.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.

References

• McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
• Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

Carbidopa, Levodopa Overview

• The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Parkinson's symptoms, including tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement, are caused by a lack of dopamine, a natural substance usually found in the brain. Levodopa is in a class of medications called central nervous system agents. It works by being converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa is in a class of medications called decarboxylase inhibitors. It works by preventing levodopa from being broken down before it reaches the brain. This allows for a lower dose of levodopa, which causes less nausea and vomiting.

Rauvolfia Vomitoria - More Interactions

Rauvolfia Vomitoria interacts with 832 drugs

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