Adcapone Tablet

Description

Adcapone Tablet is a prescription medicine manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It contains Entacapone (200mg), a COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) inhibitor that helps prolong the effect of Levodopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

This medicine is used as an add-on therapy for patients experiencing “wearing-off” symptoms with Levodopa, helping improve motor function and reduce fluctuations in movement. By inhibiting the breakdown of Levodopa, Adcapone ensures more consistent dopamine levels in the brain.

Uses

• Adjunct therapy in Parkinson’s disease

• Reduces “wearing-off” episodes associated with Levodopa

• Improves motor function and movement control

• Enhances overall quality of life in Parkinson’s patients

Dosage

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Usually taken with each dose of Levodopa/Carbidopa

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Do not stop the medication abruptly without consulting your doctor

Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Urine may turn dark yellow-orange (harmless)

• Rare: liver problems, dyskinesia, or severe allergic reactions

Precautions

• Regular liver function monitoring may be recommended

• Inform your doctor about all other medications to avoid interactions

• Use cautiously in patients with liver or kidney disorders

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed

• Report new or worsening symptoms to your doctor promptly