Drug interactions
Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa + Epinephrine racemic
Severity: Minor
Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa and Epinephrine racemic: minor interaction.
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Summary
Entacapone inhibits COMT, which contributes to the breakdown of epinephrine. Racemic epinephrine given by nebulization has limited systemic exposure, but increased tachycardia or blood pressure elevation is possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa and Epinephrine racemic have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
COMT inhibition by entacapone reduces catecholamine metabolism.
What to do
Monitor heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure during treatment. Use the lowest effective epinephrine dose.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa with Epinephrine racemic?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa and Epinephrine racemic have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Entacapone inhibits COMT, which contributes to the breakdown of epinephrine. Racemic epinephrine given by nebulization has limited systemic exposure, but increased tachycardia or blood pressure elevation is possible.
How serious is the interaction between Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa and Epinephrine racemic?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure during treatment. Use the lowest effective epinephrine dose.
What other medicines interact with Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline transdermal. The full list is on the Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa page.
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