Carbidopa,in combination with levodopa,inhibits the synthesis of dopamine in the systemic,but not central,circulation.

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Carbidopa, in combination with levodopa, inhibits the peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine, which leads to increased levodopa availability in the brain for subsequent synthesis of dopamine. This results in increased central dopamine levels and improved symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Carbidopa,in Combination with Levodopa,inhibits the Synthesis of Dopamine in the Systemic,but