What are the Indications of Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
Parkinson’s disease
What are the Actions of Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
levodopa is converted to dopamine and works as a neurotransmitter, carbidopa prevents the
destruction of levodopa allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier
What is the Therapeutic Class of Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
Antiparkinson agent
What is the Pharmacologic Class of Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
Dopamine Agonist
What are the Nursing Considerations of Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
may cause orthostatic hypotension
may cause dark urine
weeks to months to take effect
do not use with MAOIs
do not use with glaucoma, melanoma
assess for parkinsonian symptoms
instruct patient to take as directed
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