levodopa
/ˌliːvəˈdoʊpə/
noun
- A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease. It is converted into dopamine in the brain to help control movement.
- Many people with Parkinson's disease take levodopa along with other medications.
- Levodopa can cause side effects like nausea, but it often improves quality of life.
- The doctor prescribed levodopa to help manage the patient's tremors.