L-Dopa is combined with carbidopa in the treatment of parkinsonism to -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa Carbidopa is combined with levodopa to inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and make more levodopa available to cross the blood brain barrier to reach its site of action.
Decrease the efficacy of levodopa
Decrease the efficacy of levodopa
Increase the dose of levodopa required
Inhibit conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the CNS