Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This medicine helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements.

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is a combination of dopamine precursor, peripheral decarboxylase inhibitors, and COMT inhibitors.

Uses of Entacom Plus Tablet

Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Entacom Plus Tablet

In Parkinson's disease

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is a medicine that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Entacom Plus Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Entacom Plus

Urine discoloration
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Anxiety
Dizziness
Abnormal dreams
Involuntary muscle movement
Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Entacom Plus Tablet

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 Plus 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Entacom Plus 50 Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Entacom Plus 50 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Entacom Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Entacom Plus 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Entacom Plus Tablet

You have been prescribed Entacom Plus 50 Tablet to treat your symptoms of parkinson's disease.
Avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as that can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating and confusion.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or notice other changes in your behavior.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months

My mother suffering from Parkinson disease from 7 year , any affective medicine ?? Both hand and leg is shaking ,hardly stand up from bed himself, using parking tablet, syndopa plus and parkitidin

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir Parkinson's can only be managed with Homeopathy. There are few medicines which are used to improve quality of life and decrease disease progression

My father has parkinson's disease from last 12 year. In last 2012 he got severe pneumonia and has been admitted in AIIMS .He was treated with various antibiotics.he came out but got bed ridden after that.From last few year he just sit on his own. he is currently taking bexol 1mg three times, syndopa 125 plus 3 times, ropark XL 3 times.now from few year he got hallucination and cound not sleep in night and constantly talking in night(Some Nights not always).During his stay in AIIMS Dr. prescribed quetiapine 12.5 mg which he is not currently taking.please advice some medicien so that he atleast can sleep at night.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Start Oleanz 2.5 mg at nite

User feedback

Patients taking Entacom Plus 50 Tablet

Thrice A Day

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Once A Day

20%

Twice A Day

16%

Four Times A *

10%

Alternate Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Entacom Plus Tablet for?

Others

50%

Parkinson's d*

50%

*Parkinson's disease

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using Entacom Plus 50 Tablet?

Nausea

100%

How do you take Entacom Plus Tablet?

With food

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References

European Medicine Agency. Levodopa+Carbidopa+Entacapone Sandoz; 2014. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Levodopa+Carbidopa+Entacapone. Espoo, Finland: Orion Corporation; 2010. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Entacom Plus 50 Tablet

Introduction of Entacom Plus Tablet

Uses of Entacom Plus Tablet

Benefits of Entacom Plus Tablet

In Parkinson's disease

Side effects of Entacom Plus Tablet

Common side effects of Entacom Plus

How to use Entacom Plus Tablet

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Entacom Plus Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Entacom Plus Tablet

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

User feedback

Top Physicians

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