Ingredient

Benserazide Hydrochloride

Benserazide hydrochloride is a peripheral metabolism inhibitor of the dopamine precursor levodopa used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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MFDS ingredient code M223046

What does it do?

Benserazide hydrochloride is a medication used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, prescribed in conjunction with the dopamine precursor levodopa. This component prevents dopamine from being broken down peripherally before it reaches the brain, enhancing the effects of levodopa. It is primarily utilized for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Benserazide hydrochloride helps increase the amount of levodopa that reaches the brain by inhibiting enzymes that break down dopamine in peripheral tissues. This results in an increased concentration of dopamine in the brain, contributing to the alleviation of Parkinson's disease symptoms. It enhances the effectiveness of levodopa, which serves as a precursor for dopamine production rather than supplying dopamine directly.

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Good to know

Benserazide is a peripheral dopamine breakdown inhibitor similar to carbidopa. Both components are used in combination with levodopa, but there are differences in the metabolic pathways of the drugs and their side effect profiles. Benserazide may result in fewer gastrointestinal side effects in some patients.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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