Why Are Carbidopa and Levodopa Usually Given Together

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why are carbidopa and levodopa usually given together?

• A)Carbidopa is a dopamine agonist and levodopa is a dopamine antagonist.
• B)Levodopa is a dopamine agonist and carbidopa is a dopamine antagonist.
• C)Carbidopa enhances the action of levodopa, and less drug is needed.
• D)Levodopa reverses or prevents the side effects of carbidopa.

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