Levodopa stability in solution: Time course, environmental effects, and practical recommendations for clinical use

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作者
Pappert, EJ
Buhrfiend, C
Lipton, JW
Carvey, PM
Stebbins, GT
Goetz, CG
机构
[1] Department of Neurological Sciences, Movement Disorders Section, Rush-Presbyt.-St. Luke's Med. Center, Chicago, IL
[2] Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush-Presbyt.-St. Luke's Med. Center, Chicago, IL 60612
关键词
levodopa; liquid; Parkinson's disease; temperature; light; ascorbate;
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10.1002/mds.870110106
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
We defined the temporal stability characteristics of levodopa/carbidopa (LD/CD) solution, and determined the effects of temperature, ascorbate, and light on LD stability over 7 days. At room temperature and without ascorbate, LD levels significantly declined by 48 h. Ascorbate prolonged stability to 72 h. Refrigeration and freezing prevented a significant decline in LD levels for the full 7 days. Light or darkness had no effect on stability. LD/CD solution, if made daily, requires no special handling and longer stability is maintained with ascorbate, refrigeration, or freezing.
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