Entacapone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Entacapone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Entacapone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Entacapone is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Entacapone safe for pregnant women?
Entacapone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Entacapone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Entacapone safe during breastfeeding?
Entacapone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Entacapone on the Kidneys?
Entacapone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entacapone on the Liver?
Entacapone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Entacapone on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Entacapone for the heart.
Entacapone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entacapone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entacapone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Entacapone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Entacapone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Entacapone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Entacapone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Entacapone works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Entacapone
Entacapone may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entacapone
Taking Entacapone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
