Prolopa (Levodopa + Benserazide HCL) Capsule

Prolopa Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements.

Prolopa Capsule can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects.

This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it’s better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses Of Prolopa Capsule

• Parkinson’s disease

Benefits Of Prolopa Capsule

In Parkinson’s Disease

Prolopa Capsule is a medicine that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side Effects Of Prolopa Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Prolopa

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Constipation
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Abnormal dreams
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Abnormality of voluntary movements

How To Use Prolopa Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Prolopa Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Prolopa Capsule with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

How Prolopa Capsule Works

Prolopa Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Benserazide which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Benserazide is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.