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EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR RISK MINIMISATION
This pocket guide contains a short explanation of the
Duodopa
®
treatment� It includes important information that
is designed to minimise potential problems inserting the
stomach and intestinal tubes as well as potential long-term
problems with the intestinal tube�
For further information, please read the manual for each device
and the Duodopa
®
patient information leaet. If you have any
further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse�
Introduction to Duodopa
®
What Duodopa
®
is used for
Duodopa
®
is used to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease�
The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremor,
feeling rigid, slow movements and balance problems�
Duodopa
®
is available in cassettes, which contains
• Levodopa 20 mg/mL
• Carbidopa monohydrate 5 mg/mL
• Carmellose sodium (thickening agent)
• Puried water
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