Drug reference
carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Parkinsonian Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Levodopa: Crosses blood-brain barrier & converts to dopamine Carbidopa: Inhibits decarboxylation or breakdown of peripheral levodopa Entacapone: Selective & reversible inhibitor of COMT
Common side effects
- Edema
- Nausea
- Dyskinesia
- Hyperkinesia
- Urine discoloration
- Hypokinesia
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa?
carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa work?
Levodopa: Crosses blood-brain barrier & converts to dopamine Carbidopa: Inhibits decarboxylation or breakdown of peripheral levodopa Entacapone: Selective & reversible inhibitor of COMT
What are the common side effects of carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa?
Edema, Nausea, Dyskinesia, Hyperkinesia, Urine discoloration, Hypokinesia, Diarrhea
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