Definition of Levodopa

1. Noun. The levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Exact synonyms: Bendopa, Brocadopa, L-dopa, Larodopa
Generic synonyms: Dihydroxyphenylalanine, Dopa
Language type: Trade Name, Trade Name, Trade Name

Definition of Levodopa

1. a form of dopa [n -S]

Medical Definition of Levodopa

1. The naturally occurring form of dopa and the immediate precursor of dopamine. Unlike dopamine itself, it can be taken orally and crosses the blood-brain barrier. It is rapidly taken up by dopaminergic neurons and converted to dopamine. It is used for the treatment of parkinsonism and is usually given with agents that inhibit its conversion to dopamine outside of the central nervous system. Pharmacological action: antiparkinson agents, dopamine agents. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Levodopa

levity
leviviridae
levivirus
levo
levo-
levoatrio-cardinal vein
levobunolol
levobunolol hydrochloride
levocardia
levocardiogram
levocarnitine
levoclination
levocycleduction
levocycloduction
levodopa (current term)
levodopa (current term)
levodopas
levoduction
levoform
levoglucosan dehydrogenase
levoglucose
levogram
levogyrate
levogyre
levonordefrin
levonorgestrel
levophacetoperane
levophobia
levopropoxyphene napsylate
levorotary

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