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Vyalev
FOSCARBIDOPA; FOSLEVODOPA treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors. Compare DDCIs.
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What is Vyalev?

What should I tell my doctor?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • Feel very sleepy during the day, fall asleep suddenly during the day
  • Glaucoma
  • Have had a heart attack
  • Have trouble controlling your muscles
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
  • Mental health conditions
  • Sleep apnea
  • Taken an MAOI, such as Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in the last 14 days
  • Urges to engage in impulsive behaviors in ways that are unusual for you
  • An unusual or allergic reaction to foscarbidopa, foslevodopa, carbidopa, levodopa, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • Breastfeeding

How should I use this drug?

This medication is infused under the skin. You will be taught how to prepare and give it. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions.

A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

Talk to your care team about what to do if you are not able to use this infusion. Keep a backup supply of oral levodopa; carbidopa with you at all times.

If the infusion has been stopped for more than 1 hour, change the infusion set and rotate the infusion site.

If the infusion has been stopped for more than 3 hours, you may need to take a loading dose of this medication or oral levodopa; carbidopa to help manage your symptoms.

Where should I store this drug?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Refrigerator (preferred): Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep this medication in the original carton until you are ready to take it. Remove the vial from the carton 30 minutes before it is time to take it. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

Room temperature: This medication may be stored at room temperature up to 30 degrees C (86 degrees F) for up to 28 days. Keep it in the original carton until you are ready to take it. Do not return it to the refrigerator. Get rid of any used medication after 28 days.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

  • Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
  • If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.

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