Question
Pharmacology Question on Pharmacology of central nervous System
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Levodapa is metabolized peripherally but capable of crossing Blood Brain Barrier, thus a best drug in treating Parkinsonism.
Statement II: Carbidopa crosses. Blood Brain Barrier, thus a best combination for protecting levodapa inCNS.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Both Statement I and Statement II are false