There are also some that are in stage 3 trials, so may be available in a few years, if they work.
November 24, 2024
Yes, there are new medicines and treatment options for Parkinson's disease beyond Carbidopa/Levodopa. Here are some advancements:
1. Duopa: A system that infuses [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] directly into the small intestine via a small, battery-powered pump
2. Stalevo: Combines Show Full Answer
Yes, there are new medicines and treatment options for Parkinson's disease beyond Carbidopa/Levodopa. Here are some advancements:
1. Duopa: A system that infuses [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] directly into the small intestine via a small, battery-powered pump.
2. Stalevo: Combines [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] with Entacapone, a COMT inhibitor, to increase the amount of Levodopa reaching the brain.
3. Inbrija: Levodopa inhalation powder approved by the FDA.
For more details, you can visit the following URLs:
- https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/resources/park...
- https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/treatments/lev...
November 24, 2024