Elcapon

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  • Contains / Salt: Levodopa (50 mg) + Carbidopa (12.5 mg) + Entacapone (200 mg)
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Elcapon Information

Elcapon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Elcapon have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Elcapon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Elcapon include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. Some other side effects of Elcapon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Elcapon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Elcapon is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Elcapon related warnings talks about Elcapon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression must refrain from the use of Elcapon since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Elcapon contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Elcapon have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Elcapon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Elcapon Benefits & Uses

Elcapon is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Elcapon 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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mg levodopa, 25 mg carbidopa and 200 mg entacapone
Geriatric
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mg levodopa, 25 mg carbidopa and 200 mg entacapone


Elcapon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elcapon is used -

Moderate

Mild

Common

Unknown

  • Confusion

Elcapon Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Elcapon safe for pregnant women?


    Elcapon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Elcapon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

  • Is the use of Elcapon safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Elcapon may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Elcapon should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

  • What is the effect of Elcapon on the Kidneys?


    Elcapon rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Elcapon on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Elcapon on the liver have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Elcapon on the Heart?


    Using Elcapon does not have any harmful effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Elcapon with Other Drugs

Elcapon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Elcapon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elcapon unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Elcapon

  • Is this Elcapon habit forming or addictive?


    Elcapon is not addictive in nature.

Elcapon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Elcapon


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Elcapon to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Elcapon


    Consumption of alcohol and Elcapon together may have severe effects on your health.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 426-429

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 54-55

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 279-281

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 429-430

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lodosyn® (carbidopa)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sinemet® (carbidopa-levodopa)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rytary® (carbidopa-levodopa)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 498

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 432

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Comtan® (entacapone)

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