levodopa

noun

levo·​do·​pa ˌle-və-ˈdō-pə How to pronounce levodopa (audio)
: l-dopa

Examples of levodopa in a Sentence

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This time, Sun sought to reassure the FDA about the production of a generic drug, carbidopa and levodopa, used to treat tremors and other effects of Parkinson’s disease. Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2025 Up to 92% levodopa and 81% carbidopa were released over seven days. New Atlas, 13 July 2025 To demonstrate its potential, the team tested the capsule using levodopa, a Parkinson’s medication that must be taken consistently to maintain motor control. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025 Until now, levodopa has been the standard first-line treatment for Parkinson’s patients. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025 High doses of phenylalanine can reduce levodopa's effectiveness. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Mar. 2025 Therefore, isoleucine may theoretically affect the absorption and, thus, the efficacy of levodopa. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024 The main medication used to relieve Parkinson's symptoms is levodopa, which helps to replenish dopamine in the brain, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of levodopa was in 1969

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“Levodopa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/levodopa. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

levodopa

noun
variants or British laevodopa
: l-dopa
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