Bidopal 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Bidopal 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This medicine helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.
Bidopal 500mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) (like shakiness, difficulty in movement and stiffness).
Bidopal 500mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) (like shakiness, difficulty in movement and stiffness).
Uses of Bidopal Tablet
Benefits of Bidopal Tablet
In Parkinson's disease
Bidopal 500mg Tablet is an effective medication to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
Side effects of Bidopal Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bidopal
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Muscle contraction
How to use Bidopal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bidopal 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bidopal 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bidopal 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bidopal 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bidopal 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Patients who have experienced somnolence and/or an episode of sudden sleep onset must refrain from driving or operating machines .
Patients who have experienced somnolence and/or an episode of sudden sleep onset must refrain from driving or operating machines .
Kidney
CAUTION
Bidopal 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bidopal 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bidopal 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bidopal 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food or as suggested by your doctor.
- Avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, eggs, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
- Avoid vitamin supplements while taking Bidopal 500mg Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause lightheadedness or fainting.
- Inform your doctor if you notice an urge to gamble, increased sexual urges, binge eating, or uncontrolled spending.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tyrosine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Dopamine precursor
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Bidopal 500mg Tablet
Twice A Day
67%
Once A Day
33%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Aminoff MJ. Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism & Other Movement Disorders. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 470-74.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 791-93.
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
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