Information received a smiths medical cadd-legacy duodopa 1400 pump was infusing medication into stoma of a patients ostomy and wife reported patient has had a fall along with stoma was red and swollen.The family and caregiver reported stopping treatment due to the swelling around stoma and questioning if possibly getting to much medication.Over dose of medication can lead to complications as listed by abbvie website and are to be reported.Wife had also reported patient endured a fall.The medication is an aide to help control symptoms related to disease process but not a cure for parkinsons disease.The disease uncontrolled with out medication will exacerbate the symptoms of uncontrolled motor balance, tremor, coordination and may affect cognitive with memory.Wife has described treatment being stopped due to stoma issues and concern for over delivery.The fall is unknown if occured on medication or off.Skin irritation and redness can be treated and cured if seeking medical attention.Due to the concern for over delivery, this file is considered reportable, for medication in high doses can cause complications but mostly concerned with cardiovascular system and hypotension in high doses.
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