Carbidopa and levodopa enteral and Timolol ophthalmic

• Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Duopa

Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect.

Carbidopa and levodopa enteral (Duopa) is a combination medicine used to treat movement problems in people with advanced Parkinson's disease. Duopa reduces the "off time" effect associated with taking other medicines to treat Parkinson's symptoms.

Duopa is a gel form of carbidopa and levodopa that is infused directly into the small intestine. carbidopa and levodopa enteral is given with an infusion pump through a tube inserted into the wall of your stomach through a surgical incision called a "stoma" or a "port."

Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic

Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.