Which of the following vitamin should not be supplemented in a patient of parkinsonism on levodopa therapy
Correct Answer: Pyridoxine
Description: Pyridoxine acts as cofactor for Dapa decarboxylase enzyme that converts levodopa to dopamine.
As peripheral conversion can cause postural hypotension, nausea & vomitting and also makes the therapy ineffective. Pyridoxine should not be supplemented.
Category:
Pharmacology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now