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Conversion factors for calculating L-DOPA equivalent doses (LED) for commonly used PD medications [29].
| Conversion factor | |
|---|---|
| Duodopa | DD × 1.11 |
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| |
| Duodopa (L-DOPA/Carbidopa gel) | DD × 1.11 |
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| L-DOPA/Carbidopa retard | DD × 0.5 |
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| Madopar® retard | DD × 0.5 |
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| |
| Sinemet® Plus retard | DD × 0.5 |
|
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| Sinemet® retard | DD × 0.5 |
|
| |
| L-DOPA/Carbidopa | DD × 1 |
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| Madopar® | DD × 1 |
|
| |
| Sinemet® | DD × 1 |
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| |
| Stalevo® | DD × 1 |
DD: Daily dose of a L-DOPA containing medication.
