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It sounds like you're referring to a treatment for Parkinson's disease. If you're talking about Duopa, here's some detailed information from the knowledge base:

- Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa): This treatment involves a minor surgery called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) to create a small hole with a tube through Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're referring to a treatment for Parkinson's disease. If you're talking about Duopa, here's some detailed information from the knowledge base:

- Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa): This treatment involves a minor surgery called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) to create a small hole with a tube through your upper abdomen, leading to your small intestine. This setup is known as the PEG-J or J-tube.
- Administration: A small pump is fitted into the stoma, and Duopa is infused continuously through the pump. You will administer Duopa by inserting small cassettes containing the drug into the pump.
- Storage: Duopa cassettes should be stored in the refrigerator and allowed to warm to room temperature before use.
- Monitoring: Regular blood tests are required to monitor liver, kidney, and heart function. Skin should be examined regularly for changes, and intraocular pressure should be monitored if you have wide-angle glaucoma.

For more information, you can visit the detailed page on Duopa [here](https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/treatments/duopa).

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