medical information:

entacapone (in-tack-a-pohn)is used in combination with levodopa/carbidopa to treat parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy.

comtan is used for parkinson's disease. it is prescribed when doses of the combination drug levodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) begin to wear off too soon.when used with levodopa and carbidopa, entacapone increases levels of levodopa (dopar, larodopa, sinemet) in the body. some patients experience signs and symptoms of end-of-dose "wearing-off" effect despite taking levodopa/carbidopa.

comtan works by inhibiting the effect of an enzyme that breaks down the levodopa in sinemet.. by extending the effect of each dose of sinemet, it frees the patient from the stiffness and tremors of parkinson's for a longer period of time. entacapone is used only in combination with carbidopa and levodopa.product origin: eu (turkey)

this product is able to be sourced and supplied at excellent prices because of favourable cross border currency conversions. by improving muscle control, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body.

comtan is a catechol-o-methyltransferase (comt) inhibitor.

treating parkinson disease when used with levodopa/carbidopa. it has no effect if it is used on its own. it has no effect on parkinson's disease when used by itself. it works by increasing the levels of levodopa/carbidopa in the brain, thereby enhancing its effectiveness.

entacapone enhances the effect of levodopa/carbidopa.

entacapone is used with carbidopa and levodopa to treat patients with parkinson's disease who experience the signs and symptoms of end-of-dose "wearing-off". all products are authentic brand names and will include a product information insert in english

possible side effects -side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, diarrhea, constipation, sweating, or loss of muscle control.

drug interactions -drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. do not take 2 doses at once. use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. take this medicine with each dose of levodopa/carbidopa. if you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

directions -follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. this medicine may color the urine brownish orange. do not use this medicine for other health conditions. this is normal. store this medicine at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees f (15 and 30 degrees c), away from heat and light.common uses -this medicine is a catechol-o-methyltransferase (comt) inhibitor used along with levodopa/carbidopa to treat parkinson's disease. alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects.

cautions -do not stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor.

additional information -do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. check drug interactions

if you take too much -if overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine. this medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

before using -some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. if they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. if using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out. before you have any medical treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor that you are using this medicine. check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience continuing nausea, loss of appetite, unusual fatigue, itching, hallucinations, shortness of breath, forgetfulness, flu-like symptoms, high fever, muscle pain or severe muscle rigidity, or confusion.. to prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning