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    • NOURIANZ

    • QTY 30
    • 20 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

ISTRADEFYLLINE (iz TRA de FYE leen) treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease in people who are taking Carbidopa; Levodopa. It works by balancing substances in your brain that help manage body movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.


NOURIANZ Lifestyle Interactions

  • Istradefylline 20mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Tobacco
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not smoke or use tobacco products while taking this medication. When used together, your medication may not work as well for you.
    Notes for Professionals: The initial and maximal recommended istradefylline dosage in patients who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day (or the equivalent amount of another tobacco product) is 40 mg once daily. Tobacco smoking has been observed to decrease istradefylline overall exposure by 38% to 54% which may reduce its efficacy.

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