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http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...128?hub=Canada sorce:CTV.ca News Staff Date: Thursday Jan. 28, 2010 12:02 PM ET Excerpts: "Health Canada is warning Canadians with Parkinson's about a shortage in a key medication used to treat the disease. The generic medication Apo-Levocarb CR, in the 200mg/50mg strength, has been temporarily discontinued according to the manufacturer, Apotex Inc. No reason for the discontinuation has been given. Apo-Levocarb is the generic version of Sinemet CR, which is owned by Merck Canada and distributed by Bristol Myers Squibb Canada. Sinemet CR tablets contain a combination of levodopa and carbidopa, also called levo-carb. Bristol-Myers Squibb says the discontinuation of Apo-Levocarb has created a sudden new demand for their product and has caused a backlog.... The Parkinson Society of Canada says patients with Parkinson’s should not try to ration or stop their dosing of levo-carbidopa, noting that other forms of levo-carb are available. “Stopping levo-carb suddenly for a prolonged period can result in worsening of Parkinson’s symptoms which in some cases can be severe and irreversible,” the society notes. Patients and physicians can also call BMS Canada at 1-800-267- 0005." |
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