• Parkinson’s disease

Benefits of Entacom Tablet

A Parkinson’s patient needs to keep dopamine levels maintained in the brain for performing normalized body movements. When Entacom tablet is in use in combination with Levodopa/Carbidopa, it ensures that Levodopa remains active for a longer time in the brain.

Carbidopa prevents the breaking down of Levodopa into the system before it enters the brain. Thereafter, it is up to Entacom as to how effectively it makes Levodopa last until the next dosage. The combination of Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone works amazing for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

How Entacom Tablet Works?

The working of Entacom is based on Entacapone. Entacapone works as a COMT enzyme blocker and alters the plasma pharmacokinetics of Levodopa. It focuses on preventing the breakdown of Levodopa in the brain. Thus, it makes sure that Levodopa lasts longer in the system and does not wear off soon before the next dosage is consumed.

In a nutshell, Entacom works as a supporter medicine of Levodopa. Its effectiveness lies in increasing the lasting duration of Levodopa that works for boosting dopamine levels in the brain.

Entacom Tablet Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Increased sweating
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Dryness in mouth
• Heart attack
• Urine discoloration
• Ischemic heart disease
• Vomiting
• Nightmare
• Fall
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Hallucination
• Constipation

Composition

• Entacapone (200mg)

Storage

• Store at room temperature (10-30°C)

Interactions

You should figure out the drug interactions before using any medicine. Here, Entacom shows conflicting reactions with the following medications. Please discuss your current medicines and allergies with your doctor before consuming the Entacom tablet.

• MAO inhibitors
• Safinamide, Selegiline & Rasagiline
• Apomorphine
• Dobutamine
• Methyldopa
• Alcohol
• Sleep or anxiety drugs
• Cannabis
• Antihistamines
• Muscle relaxants
• Opioid pain relievers