What Is the Rationale for Administering Levodopa Instead of Dopamine

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for administering levodopa instead of dopamine for treatment of Parkinson's disease?

• A) Dopamine does not cross the blood-brain barrier when administered orally.
• B) Levodopa is much less expensive.
• C) The half-life of dopamine is too short.
• D) Dopamine has too many reactions with other medications.

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