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How does levodopa/carbidopa cause a rise in intraocular pressure? i understand that it can cause an acute rise in that pressure but how?
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Glaucoma: Carbidopa/levodopa are contraindicated in narrow angle glaucoma because it may result in acute intraocular pressure rise. In people with open angle glaucoma, intraocular pressure should be monitored carefully.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Intraocular pressure: By virtue of their anticholinergic effect.
Answered 11/15/2012
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