Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Benefits & Uses

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parkinson's Disease

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

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

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa is used -

Moderate

Shortness of Breath

Mild

Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Drowsiness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Insomnia

Unknown

Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Erythema
Chest Pain
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Infection
Rash
Paresthesia
Confusion

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Related Warnings

Is the use of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa safe for pregnant women?

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa safe during breastfeeding?

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa on the Kidneys?

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa on the Liver?

Side effects of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa on the Heart?

Side effects of Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa rarely affect 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

Tramadol

Amitriptyline

Ampicillin

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Asenapine

Atenolol

Atorvastatin

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Amiloride

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

Is this Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa

Some foods when eaten with Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa

Consuming Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Tablet - ₹102

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Carbidopa + Entacapone + Levodopa Tablet - Elcapon 50/12.5/200 Tablet

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

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