Carbidopa

**Definition:** An inhibitor of DOPA DECARBOXYLASE that prevents conversion of LEVODOPA to dopamine. It is used in PARKINSON DISEASE to reduce peripheral adverse effects of LEVODOPA. It has no anti-parkinson activity by itself.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.311.200.538.200 - D02.442.200 - D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.200.538.200

**Synonyms:** - Methyldopahydrazine