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Levodopa (L Dopa)

The naturally occurring form of DIHYDROXYPHENYLALANINE and the immediate precursor of DOPAMINE. Unlike dopamine itself, it can be taken orally and crosses the blood-brain barrier. It is rapidly taken up by dopaminergic neurons and converted to DOPAMINE. It is used for the treatment of PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS and is usually given with agents that inhibit its conversion to dopamine outside of the central nervous system.
Also Known As:
L Dopa; Larodopa; 3-Hydroxy-L-tyrosine; Dopaflex; Dopar; L-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Levopa; 3 Hydroxy L tyrosine; L 3,4 Dihydroxyphenylalanine; L-Dopa
Networked: 12762 relevant articles (1462 outcomes, 1741 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Bezard, Erwan: 86 articles (04/2022 - 03/2003)
2. Rascol, Olivier: 78 articles (09/2022 - 01/2003)
3. Hauser, Robert A: 74 articles (03/2022 - 05/2000)
4. Poewe, Werner: 71 articles (09/2022 - 01/2004)
5. Antonini, Angelo: 70 articles (09/2022 - 11/2003)
6. Fox, Susan H: 70 articles (07/2022 - 11/2002)
7. Brotchie, Jonathan M: 67 articles (01/2021 - 02/2003)
8. Müller, Thomas: 65 articles (01/2022 - 05/2002)
9. Jenner, Peter: 60 articles (01/2021 - 02/2002)
10. Hattori, Nobutaka: 58 articles (05/2022 - 06/2003)

Related Diseases

1. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease)
2. Dyskinesias (Dyskinesia)
3. Parkinsonian Disorders (Parkinsonism)
4. Tremor (Tremors)
5. Dystonia (Limb Dystonia)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Levodopa (L Dopa)
2. Dopamine (Intropin)
3. Carbidopa (Lodosyn)
4. Dopamine Agonists (Dopamine Agonist)
5. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
6. Dihydroxyphenylalanine (Dopa)
7. Benserazide
8. Apomorphine
9. ropinirole (Requip)
10. levodopa drug combination carbidopa (Nakom)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Deep Brain Stimulation
3. Pallidotomy
4. Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)