Entacom Plus – 50 Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2749

USA Brand Name

Stalevo

Strength

50mg + 12.5mg + 200mg

Generic Name

Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals, India

## Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone)

## What Is The Generic Name For Entacom:

Entacapone is the generic version for Entacom

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

Comtan

## About Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet contains Entacapone 200 mg as an active ingredient which is used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It is prescription based drug and can be bought from any of the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Entacom Plus -50 Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet contains Entacapone 200 mg per tablet available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet is used in the treatment of:

Parkinson’s disease

## How Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone) Works:

Entacapone in Entacom Plus -50 Tablet basically increases the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movements in the brain.

## Before You Use Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Entacapone

You do not take alcohol

You are not taking any antipsychotic medicine

Taking Medicines without prescriptions

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

You should avoid:

Taking alcohol

Taking any Antipsychotic Medicine

Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

Taking Medicines without prescriptions

Avoid situations like being in hot weather and doing exercises; they may aggravate the side effects of Entacapone (dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting).

## When Not To Use Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

You should avoid Entacom Plus -50 Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have severe Mental Disorder

Have Heart and Blood Pressure Problems

Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Lung/Endocrine Problems

Have gone through any Surgical/Dental Procedure

Are Pregnant/Conceiving

Always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have any Intestinal/Stomach Disease

Have Hallucinations (Seeing, Hearing or Feeling Non-Existent Things)

Have Dyskinesia (Uncontrolled Limb Movement)

Have Sleepiness or Sudden Episodes of Falling Asleep

Have Vision Impairment

Have Psychosis (Comparable to Schizophrenia)

Have Severe Heart or Blood Vessel Disease

Have Any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet contains Entacapone 200 mg, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Entacom Plus -50 Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Consult your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Entacom Plus -50 Tablet at a fixed time, with or without food. It is not recommended for use in children or adolescents less than 18 years of age. Doses of this medicine should not be increased more frequently than every 5-7 days.

## How Much Of The Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Entacom Plus -50 Tablet.

## How To Take The Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone):

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing/breaking it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone)

You are always advised to take Entacom Plus -50 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Entacom Plus -50 Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Entacom Plus -50 Tablet (Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone)

Nausea

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Panic attacks

Altered behavior

Mood changes

Altered sleep

Burning sensation of tongue

Confusion

Convulsion

Dizziness

Drowsiness

Fever

Frequent dreams

Increased sweating

Tachycardia

Irregular heart rate

Tremor

Vomiting

Muscle stiffness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet may interfere with many drugs which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on any Vitamin, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Chlorpromazine

Reserpine

Methyldopa

Procarbazine

Haloperidol

It interacts with few diseased conditions like:

Bleeding Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disease

Mood Disorders

This medication also interferes with certain laboratory tests

Urine Catecholamine Test

Urine Glucose Test

Urine Ketone Test

## Warning And Precaution:

Entacom Plus -50 Tablet should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Bleeding Disorders

Heart and Blood Pressure Problems

Asthma and Ulcers

Hypersensitivity

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Seek medical attention if you notice changes in behavior (Unusual urges or craving to behave in a certain manner, impulsive urge to behave in a manner harmful to other/self, mania or delirium)

It may cause results of few tests like Urine Glucose or Urine Ketones to be wrong

To prevent from side effects, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning.

Take precautions to keep yourself hydrated as it may cause diarrhea, which typically begins within 4 to 12 weeks of starting the treatment.

Keep out of reach of children

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and the strength of the tablet

## Indications :

Do not stop Entacom Plus -50 Tablet abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Entacom Plus -50 Tablet at room temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets are not damaged.