levodopa

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L0141050 (lē′və-dō′pə)n. See L-dopa.

levodopa

(ˌliːvəʊˈdəʊpə) n (Biochemistry) another name for L-dopa

L-do•pa

(ˌɛlˈdoʊ pə)

n. the levorotatory isomer of dopa, converted in the brain to dopamine: used in synthetic form chiefly for treating parkinsonism. Also called levodopa. [1935–40]

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levodopa - the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's diseaseBendopa, Brocadopa, Larodopa, L-dopadihydroxyphenylalanine, dopa - amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain

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levodopa

levodopa:

see l-dopal-dopa
, drug used to alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, particularly trembling, rigidity, and slow movements; the drug is also called levodopa. Parkinson's disease results when the concentration of dopamine in the brain is depleted (see catecholamine).
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levodopa

[¦lev·ə¦dō·pə] (pharmacology) C₉H₁₁NO₄ Crystals or crystalline powder, soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and in formic acid; used as an anticholinergic drug and in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. AbbreviatedL-dopa.

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levodopa

[le″vo-do´pah] l-dopa" >l-dopa, the levorotatory isomer of dopa; used in treatment of parkinson's disease and other forms of parkinsonism, administered orally.

le·vo·do·pa

(lē'vō-dō'pă), The biologically active form of dopa; an antiparkinsonian agent that is converted to dopamine. Synonym(s): l-dopa

levodopa

(lē′və-dō′pə)n. See L-dopa.

levodopa

Neuropharmacology The l- isomer of dopa, which is converted in vivo into dopamine, and used as a first-line anti-Parkinsonian agent Therapeutic range 0.2–0.3 µg/mL

le·vo·do·pa

(l-dopa) (lē'vō-dō'pă) The biologically active form of dopa; an antiparkinsonian agent that is converted to dopamine.
Synonym(s): laevodopa.

levodopa

L-dopa. A drug used in the treatment of PARKINSON'S DISEASE. Levodopa relieves symptoms in the majority of cases and often effects a remarkable reduction in disability. Brand names of the drug, in combination, respectively, with benserazide and carbidopa, are Madopar and Sinemet.

Levodopa (L-dopa)

A substance used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Levodopa can cross the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain. Once in the brain, it is converted to dopamine and thus can replace the dopamine lost in Parkinson's disease.Mentioned in: Movement Disorders

le·vo·do·pa

(lē'vō-dō'pă) Biologically active form of dopa; an antiparkinsonian agent that is converted to dopamine.
Synonym(s): l-dopa, laevodopa.

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Levodopa (L-dopa)

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noun the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa)

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