1990
Results of long-term treatment with controlled-release levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet CR)
Cedarbaum JM, Silvestri M, Clark M, Toy L, Harts A, Green-Parsons A, McDowell FH. Results of long-term treatment with controlled-release levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet CR). Journal Of Neural Transmission: Parkinson's Disease A And Dementia Section 1990, 2: 205-213. PMID: 2257060, DOI: 10.1007/bf02257651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard SinemetMotor response fluctuationsResponse fluctuationsSinemet CRDisease patientsControlled-release levodopa/carbidopaLevodopa/carbidopaLong-term treatmentParkinson's disease patientsLong-term managementAntiparkinson effectEligible patientsMost patientsMedication dosesInterdose intervalClinical trialsParkinson's diseaseUseful adjunctPatientsSinemetDiseaseYearsCarbidopaAdjunctDoseSustained‐release (+)‐PHNO [MK‐458 (HPMC)] in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: Evidence for tolerance to a selective D2‐receptor agonist administered as a long‐acting formulation
Cedarbaum J, Clark M, Toy L, Green‐Parsons A. Sustained‐release (+)‐PHNO [MK‐458 (HPMC)] in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: Evidence for tolerance to a selective D2‐receptor agonist administered as a long‐acting formulation. Movement Disorders 1990, 5: 298-303. PMID: 1979657, DOI: 10.1002/mds.870050407.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMK-458Disease patientsSelective D2 receptor agonistPostsynaptic dopamine receptorsMotor response fluctuationsD2 receptor agonistParkinson's disease patientsSustained-release formAdjunctive therapyD2 agonistDopamine receptorsSinemetParkinson's diseaseAgonistsResponse fluctuationsProgressive lossPatientsWeeksDiseaseDosageReduced sensitivityDaysTherapyReceptors
1989
A pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic comparison of Sinemet CR (50/200) and standard Sinemet (25/100).
Cedarbaum JM, Kutt H, McDowell FH. A pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic comparison of Sinemet CR (50/200) and standard Sinemet (25/100). Neurology 1989, 39: 38-44; discussion 59. PMID: 2586762.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSinemet CRLevodopa levelsNew controlled-release formulationStandard Sinemet 25/100Advanced Parkinson's diseasePlasma levodopa levelsBioavailability of levodopaClinical observation studyAntiparkinsonian effectsLevodopa intakeSinemet 25/100Standard SinemetPharmacodynamic comparisonMedication dosesInterdose intervalParkinson's diseaseCR preparationControlled-release formulationLevodopaMotor performanceCarbidopaObservation studyDiseaseProlongationSinemet
1988
Clinical significance of the relationship between O-methyldopa levels and levodopa intake.
Cedarbaum J, Kutt H, McDowell F. Clinical significance of the relationship between O-methyldopa levels and levodopa intake. Neurology 1988, 38: 533-6. PMID: 3352906, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.38.4.533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDaily intakeRecent clinical trialsMean daily intakeTotal daily intakeLevodopa intakeStandard SinemetClinical responseLevodopa preparationsBrain uptakeClinical trialsPlasma concentrationsClinical significanceBlood samplingLevodopaTherapeutic efficacyMethyldopa levelsControlled-release formulationPatientsIntakeTime curveAUCSinemetLevelsTrialsControlled-Release Levodopa/Carbidopa III: Sinemet CR5 Treatment of Response Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease.
Cedarbaum JM, Hoey M, Kutt H, McDowell FH. Controlled-Release Levodopa/Carbidopa III: Sinemet CR5 Treatment of Response Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease. Clinical Neuropharmacology 1988, 11: 168. PMID: 3378225, DOI: 10.1097/00002826-198804000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSinemet CR4Parkinson's diseasePeak plasma levodopa concentrationResponse fluctuationsOpen-label studyAdvanced Parkinson's diseasePlasma levodopa concentrationsStandard SinemetInterdose intervalDaily dosesTherapeutic responseLevodopa concentrationsSame patientLabel studyDiseaseRelative bioavailabilityPatientsGreater delayTreatmentSinemetLevodopaDoses
1987
Controlled-release levodopa/carbidopa. II. Sinemet CR4 treatment of response fluctuations in Parkinson's disease.
Cedarbaum J, Breck L, Kutt H, McDowell F. Controlled-release levodopa/carbidopa. II. Sinemet CR4 treatment of response fluctuations in Parkinson's disease. Neurology 1987, 37: 1607-12. PMID: 3658164, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.37.10.1607-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSinemet CR4Interdose intervalParkinson's diseaseResponse fluctuationsTherapeutic response fluctuationsOpen-label trialPlasma levodopa levelsSlow-release preparationAntiparkinsonian effectsStandard levodopaLevodopa dosesLevodopa preparationsLevodopa levelsDaily dosesRelease preparationDiseaseLevodopaDosesProlongationTreatmentOverall benefitSinemetPatientsSlight reductionControlled-release levodopa/carbidopa. I. Sinemet CR3 treatment of response fluctuations in Parkinson's disease.
Cedarbaum J, Breck L, Kutt H, McDowell F. Controlled-release levodopa/carbidopa. I. Sinemet CR3 treatment of response fluctuations in Parkinson's disease. Neurology 1987, 37: 233-41. PMID: 3808304, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.37.2.233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma levodopa levelsLevodopa levelsResponse fluctuationsParkinson's diseaseControlled-release carbidopa/levodopaCarbidopa/levodopaOpen-label trialBioavailability of levodopaStandard SinemetDisability scoresLevodopa preparationsInterdose intervalDaily dosesParkinson's patientsControlled-release formulationClinical performanceDiseaseLevodopaDay consistencyOverall benefitSinemetPatientsDosesTrialsWeeks