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About Adcapone Tablet

ENTACAPONE belongs to a group known as antiparkinson’s medicines. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs such as levodopa for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This drug can improve symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, poor muscle control, and muscle spasms. Parkinson's disease is a medical disorder that affects the ability of a person to do regular tasks. This disease affects the nervous system of the body which in turn, affects the person's ability to move or do the normal activities of the day. This is a chronic and progressive disorder, so if the right treatment is not provided to the patient at the initial stage of this disease, then their symptoms may worsen with time.

ENTACAPONE contains entacapone which is given in combination with levodopa. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger that supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body. Thereby, enough dopamine controls the brain to organize body movements. This is how it works to survive Parkinson's disease.

Take ENTACAPONE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ENTACAPONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, fatigue, vomiting, confusion, constipation, increased sweating, fall, urine discoloration, dizziness Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), diarrhea, impaired muscle coordination, heart disease, heart attack, dryness in the mouth, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects of ENTACAPONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

ENTACAPONE should not be taken in conditions like if you are allergic to ENTACAPONE or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking ENTACAPONE if you have heart disease or heart attack. ENTACAPONE causes low blood pressure, drowsiness, and dizziness it is advisable to you do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause drowsiness, and dizziness and decrease the efficacy of ENTACAPONE. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as limited data are available. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Adcapone Tablet

Parkinson’s disease

Medicinal Benefits of Adcapone Tablet

ENTACAPONE increases levels of levodopa in the body. ENTACAPONE is used together with levodopa and carbidopa to treat 'wearing-off' symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, stiffness, poor muscle control, and muscle spasms. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger which in turn supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body. Thereby, enough dopamine controls the brain to organize body movements. This is how it works to survive Parkinson's disease.

Directions for Use

ENTACAPONE is taken together with medicines containing levodopa and carbidopa. ENTACAPONE is an oral drug, so it should be taken by mouth with or without food as suggested by the doctor. The tablet form of ENTACAPONE should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or crush the tablet. The doctor will decide the dose after checking the severity of the medical disorder, reaction to treatment, and different drugs a person might be taking.

Side Effects of Adcapone Tablet

• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Urine discoloration
• Dizziness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Diarrhea
• Impaired muscle coordination
• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Dry mouth
• Abdominal pain

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

ENTACAPONE should not be taken in conditions like if you are allergic to ENTACAPONE or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking ENTACAPONE if you have heart disease, heart attack, muscle pain, or weakness. Talk to your doctor before tsking ENTACAPONE if you experience diarrhea. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss within a relatively short period of time. ENTACAPONE causes low blood pressure, drowsiness, and dizziness it is advisable to you do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause drowsiness, and dizziness and decrease the efficacy of ENTACAPONE. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as limited data are available. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ENTACAPONE may interact with medicines for heart disease (isoprenaline), antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine), antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem) blood thinner (warfarin), and iron supplements.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 ENTACAPONE should be used with caution in patients with low blood pressure, psychosis, and severe liver disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Taking the drug along with alcohol may increase the side effects such as confusion, drowsiness, and trouble concentrating.

PREGNANCY

ENTACAPONE isn't suggested during pregnancy except if the doctor thinks it is required. Your doctor will check the advantages over the side effects.

BREAST FEEDING

No clinical use of ENTACAPONE during breastfeeding has been reported. The drug might reduce serum prolactin and may affect milk production. Tell the doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

DRIVING

ENTACAPONE may cause low blood pressure that further cause drowsiness and dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take ENTACAPONE.

LIVER

ENTACAPONE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases as it causes very few side effects. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

KIDNEY

ENTACAPONE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases as it causes very few side effects. Dose adjustments may be necessary.