Entacom
Entacom Products are primarily used for
Parkinson's disease
About Entacom Products
Entacom Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Entacom are Nausea, Confusion, Hallucination, Urine discoloration, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Diarrhea, Ischemic heart disease, Abdominal pain, Involuntary muscle movement.
How Entacom Products work
Entacapone is a selective reversible inhibitor which is given in combination with levodopa. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger [catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)] which in turn helps in increasing the amount of dopamine (chemical messenger) in the body. Thus, an adequate amount of dopamine controls the brains to coordinate body movements. This is how it works to manage Parkinson's disease.
Patient Concerns about Entacom Products
Frequently asked questions about Entacom Products
Frequently asked questions about Entacapone
Q. Can Entacom Tablet be crushed or split? If not, then how it should be taken?
No, Entacom Tablet should not be crushed or split. Take it as a whole with a full glass of water at the same time as you take a dose of levodopa
Q. Does Entacom Tablet have any effect on urine color?
Yes, Entacom Tablet may cause your urine to change to a brownish-orange color. This effect is common and is not harmful.
Q. Will Entacom Tablet make me sleepy?
The combined use of Entacom Tablet and levodopa has been associated with cases of excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep onset episodes. If you experience these symptoms, then you should neither drive nor operate other complex machinery. Consult your doctor if it becomes troublesome.
Q. What is meant by impulse control disorder caused by Entacom Tablet?
In impulse control disorders, you may get urges or cravings to behave in ways that are unusual for you. In such disorders, you cannot resist the impulse, drive or temptation to carry out certain activities that could harm yourself or others. Additionally, it may include addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending, an abnormally high sex drive or a preoccupation with an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. In such a case, your doctor may suggest dose reduction or discontinuation of dose.
Q. What if I accidentally take more than the recommended doses of Entacom Tablet?
In case you take more than the recommended doses of Entacom Tablet, you may experience confusion, decreased activity, sleepiness, decreased muscle tone, skin discoloration, and urticaria. If any such symptoms occur, you should seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or contact your doctor.
Q. Does Entacom Tablet cross the blood-brain barrier?
No, Entacom Tablet does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It is useful in prolonging the duration of the benefit obtained from individual doses of levodopa.
Q. Does Entacom Tablet affect fertility?
No, Entacom Tablet does not affect fertility. However, it should be avoided by pregnant and lactating women because there is no sufficient data to support the safety of this patient group.
Q. Is Entacom Tablet a dopamine agonist?
No, it is not a dopamine agonist. Entacom Tablet is a selective and reversible inhibitor of COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) which works by increasing and maintaining sustained levels of levodopa when levodopa is given along with it.
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strip of 10 tablets
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₹92.25
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