Joint Formulary & PAD

Co-beneldopa - Parkinson's disease (challenge test)

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
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Documentation

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Co-beneldopa
Indication :
Parkinson's disease (challenge test)
Group Name :
Keywords :
PD, challenge test, levodopa, dopamine,
Brand Names Include :
Madopar
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Co-beneldopa is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Parkinson's disease (challenge test).

Committee Recommendations (1)

NICE issued a Do Not Do Recommendation in June 2006 (updated July 2017) which states:

"Acute levodopa and apomorphine challenge tests should not be used in the differential diagnosis of parkinsonian syndromes."