Drug reference
entacapone
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Parkinsonian Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Reversible catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor that prolongs half life of levodopa in Parkinsonian patients, reducing motor fluctuations
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dyskinesia
- Hyperkinesia
- Urine discoloration
- Hypokinesia
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is entacapone?
entacapone belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does entacapone work?
Reversible catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor that prolongs half life of levodopa in Parkinsonian patients, reducing motor fluctuations
What are the common side effects of entacapone?
Nausea, Dyskinesia, Hyperkinesia, Urine discoloration, Hypokinesia, Diarrhea
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