Entacom 200 Mg Tablet

Entacom 200 Mg Tablet

Entacom 200 Mg Tablet is used in a combination with carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of wearing-off symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms may include stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, poor muscle control, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

Entacom 200 Mg Tablet is a medicine used in combination with other similar medicines to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This medicine helps treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor.

Drug = Entacapone

Strength = 200 Mg

Manufacturer = Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

How To Take

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Entacom 200 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Entacom Plus 100 Tablet

Entacom Tablet

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet

Entacom Plus 150 Tablet

Side Effects

Constipation

Cough or hoarseness

Fever or chills

Lower back or side pain

Difficult or painful urination

Confusion

Shortness of breath

Unusual tiredness or weakness

Dizziness

Nausea

Dry mouth

Warning

Entacom 200 Mg is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Entacom 200 Mg is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Patients with Parkinson’s disease are usually advised not to drive or operate machinery. Also, use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery during treatment with this medicine.

Entacom 200 Mg should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Uses

Entacom 200 Mg is used in a combination with levodopa and carbidopa to treat wearing-off symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease; these symptoms may include stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, poor muscle control, etc.