Vyalev
Vyalev is a brand-name prescription medication containing foscarbidopa and foslevodopa, formulated as prodrugs of carbidopa and levodopa. It is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, particularly for patients experiencing motor fluctuations. The medication is administered via subcutaneous infusion.
Vyalev is a brand-name Parkinson's disease medication delivered by subcutaneous infusion for patients with motor fluctuations.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2695784
- Generic
- Vyalev
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Vyalev is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in patients who experience motor fluctuations (ON-OFF episodes) that are not adequately controlled with other oral levodopa formulations.
Vyalev contains prodrugs of carbidopa and levodopa. Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain, helping to restore movement control. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it reaches the brain, allowing for more consistent drug delivery through continuous subcutaneous infusion.
Vyalev is administered continuously via subcutaneous infusion using a delivery device. It should only be prescribed by healthcare providers experienced in managing Parkinson's disease. Patients should be monitored for potential side effects including dyskinesia, hallucinations, and infusion site reactions. This medication is not interchangeable with other carbidopa/levodopa products.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy