Tolcapone



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Tolcapone Information



Tolcapone Benefits & Uses

Tolcapone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Tolcapone 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: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 100 - 200 mg, 3 times daily
Geriatric
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 100 - 200 mg, 3 times daily


Tolcapone Side Effects

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

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Insomnia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • पेट की गैस
  • Influenza like symptoms
  • Nasal congestion

Tolcapone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Tolcapone safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Tolcapone safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tolcapone. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Tolcapone on the Kidneys?


    Tolcapone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Tolcapone on the Liver?


    Tolcapone is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Tolcapone on the Heart?


    Tolcapone is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Tolcapone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Tolcapone Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Tolcapone

  • Is this Tolcapone habit forming or addictive?


    Tolcapone is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Tolcapone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Tolcapone only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, taking Tolcapone can treat mental disorders.

    Yes

Tolcapone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Tolcapone


    Taking Tolcapone with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Tolcapone


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tolcapone as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1214

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; Tasmar® (tolcapone)

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