Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Information
- Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Benefits & Uses
- Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Dosage & How to Take
- Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Side Effects
- Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa with Other Drugs
- Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa
- Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Benefits & Uses
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
- Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
- Constipation
- Constipation
- Erythema
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Headache
- Infection
- Rash
- Paresthesia
- Confusion
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Related Warnings
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Is the use of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa safe for pregnant women?
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
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Is the use of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa safe during breastfeeding?
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa on the Kidneys?
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa rarely harms the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa on the Liver?
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
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What is the effect of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa on the Heart?
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa has very mild side effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa with Other Drugs
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
- Tryptomer 25 mg Tablet
- Tryptomer 75 mg Tablet
- StayHappi Amitryptyline 10 Mg Tablet
- Tryptomer 50 mg Tablet
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Arrhythmia
- Low Blood Pressure
- Depression
- Suicidal Tendency
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Jaundice
- Liver Disease
- Allergy
- Low Blood Pressure
- Arrhythmia
- Low Blood Pressure
- Asthma
- Depression
- Suicidal Tendency
- Diabetes
Frequently asked Questions about Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa
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Is this Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa
Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa
Taking alcohol with Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa can be dangerous.
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