Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) is administered using a pump that infuses the medication directly into the small intestine. Here are some key points about using the Duopa pump:

- Administration: Initially, Duopa is given via a naso-jejunal tube. If beneficial, a minor surgery called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is Show Full Answer

Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) is administered using a pump that infuses the medication directly into the small intestine. Here are some key points about using the Duopa pump:

- Administration: Initially, Duopa is given via a naso-jejunal tube. If beneficial, a minor surgery called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is performed to create a stoma or port in the upper abdomen, leading to the jejunum. A small pump is fitted into the stoma for continuous infusion.
- Pump Usage: Duopa is administered by inserting small cassettes containing the drug into the pump. Cassettes should be stored in the refrigerator and allowed to warm to room temperature before use. Do not leave a cassette in the pump for longer than 16 hours and never reuse a cassette.
- Care: A nurse or doctor will teach you how to care for your stoma. Regular blood tests will be ordered by your doctor to monitor liver, kidney, and heart function.
- Precautions: Do not begin taking Duopa within two weeks of taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. If switching from Levodopa to Duopa, wait 12 hours after the final dose of Levodopa before the first dose of Duopa.

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