What are the benefits of a triple combination drug

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A patient with Parkinson's disease has been experiencing a worsening of their symptoms of tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia. The healthcare provider prescribed a triple combination drug containing carbidopa 12.5 mg, levodopa 50 mg. and entacapone 200 mg. (Stalevo) orally one tablet six times per day.

1. What are the benefits of a triple combination drug?

2. Discuss how each individual drug: carbidopa 12.5 mg, levodopa 50 mg. and entacapone 200 mg. works to help improve the patient's symptoms.

Post your answers to the discussion questions and respond to at least two other participants' posts.

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