Levodopa and carbidopa are reported to be degraded by magnesium oxide (MgO), which is often used as a laxative for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Ascorbic acid (AsA) can stabilize… Click to show full abstract
Levodopa and carbidopa are reported to be degraded by magnesium oxide (MgO), which is often used as a laxative for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Ascorbic acid (AsA) can stabilize levodopa and carbidopa solutions; however, the effect of AsA on the degradation of levodopa and carbidopa induced by MgO has not been fully investigated.
               
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