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| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Entacom 200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Entacom 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Entacom 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Seek advice if you experience any new, unusual, or increased urges (eg, gambling, sexual urges) while using entacapone. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and sweating) which is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by entacapone. Do not drive or operate machinery as entacapone may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not consume alcohol as it may worsen the side effects of entacapone. Avoid situations (such as hot weather, exercise) which may aggravate the side effects of entacapone (dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting). To prevent such side effects, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Take precautions to stay hydrated as entacapone may cause diarrhea, which typically begins within 4 to 12 weeks of starting the treatment. Seek immediate medical attention, if you have severe, persistent, or watery diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Confusion, Angina pectoris, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nightmare, Hallucination, Increased sweating, Fall, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Urine discolouration. |
| How to Use | 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 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. |
| Kidney | Entacom 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Entacom 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Entacom 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Entacom 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Entacom 200mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movements in the brain. |
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