Typical dosage for Duopa
Before you can start Duopa, you need to be taking a stable dose of immediate-release carbidopa / levodopa (Sinemet) first.
When you switch to Duopa, your dose will depend on the total amount of carbidopa/levodopa you usually take per day.
Duopa is given using a pump that sends the medication into your intestine through a PEG-J tube. The infusion pump is set up for your specific treatment plan.
In general, there are three parts to each infusion:
- A morning dose that's given over 10 to 30 minutes
- A continuous dose that's infused over 16 hours
- Extra doses as needed (no more than every 2 hours)
Your prescriber might adjust your dose depending on how the medication is working for you.
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