How should I use Duopa?

Your prescribed dose will be programmed into your pump by a healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will show you how to use this medication cassette with the pump before you use it for the first time. See the "Instructions for Use" for complete instructions. Your dose will only be changed by your healthcare provider or while you are with your healthcare provider. Do not stop using this medicine or change your dose without the approval of your healthcare provider.

This medicine should be used at room temperature. Take one medication cassette out of the refrigerator and out of the carton 20 minutes prior to use. Use the product at room temperature or you may not get the right dose. The medicine is given continuously over 16 hours. A small pump (CADD-Legacy 1400) is used to move the medicine from the medication cassette into your PEG-J tube. Each cassette can only be used one time. An opened cassette should not be reused. The cassette should not be used for longer than 16 hours.

Disconnect the pump from your PEG-J tube after the 16 hour dosing time is finished. Use a syringe filled with room temperature water to flush your PEG-J tube. After your daily infusion, you should take your usual night time dose of oral carbidopa-levodopa tablets as prescribed. Keep a supply of oral regular-release carbidopa-levodopa tablets with you in case you are unable to receive your infusion.

This medication is not used in children.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Duopa contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Duopa is only for you. Do not share Duopa with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.