Pharmacology Notes:

Carbidopa is too polar to cross the blood brain barrier and does not inhibit the enzyme in the brain. As a result, L-Dopa is only converted to dopamine in the brain where it is needed. Page reference: 242-243. a. It binds to dopamine receptors in the brain and acts as an agonist. b. It binds to dopamine receptors in the brain and acts as an ... ................
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