Levodopa Equivalent Daily Dosage: Geographical Variations and Real-Life Modules in Parkinson's Disease

• Published in: Movement disorders clinical practice (Hoboken, N.J.) Vol. 11; no. 11; p. 1388
• Main Authors: Kukkle, Prashanth Lingappa, Kalia, Lorraine V, Habib, Ahsan, Jagota, Priya, Ojha, Rajeev, Kandadai, Rukmini Mridula, Desai, Soaham, Caldera, Manjula, Sirisena, Darshana, Garg, Divyani, Mestre, Tiago A, Neupane, Rosy, Maytharakcheep, Suppata, Sanyawut, Kanyawat, Borgohain, Rupam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antiparkinson Agents - administration & dosage; Antiparkinson Agents - therapeutic use; Female; Humans; Levodopa - administration & dosage; Levodopa - therapeutic use; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease - drug therapy; Young Adult; LEDD Calculation; Parkinson's disease; geographical treatment variations; Levodopa equivalent daily dosage (LEDD); Levodopa dosage

The Levodopa Equivalent Daily Dosage (LEDD) calculation algorithms help in capturing and harmonization of Parkinson's Disease (PD) therapies. Analyzing these updates is essential for validating their effectiveness. To assess updated LEDD conversion factors in capturing the newer therapies in PD...