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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:48 PM IST
Entocom Tablet is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It contains Entacapone which works by inhibiting a chemical messenger that supports increasing the amount of dopamine in the body; thereby, it helps the brain to control body movements. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, fatigue, vomiting, confusion, constipation, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

ENTACAPONE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Entocom Tablet

Entocom Tablet is used alone or in combination with other drugs, such as levodopa, for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This drug can improve symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, poor muscle control and muscle spasms. Parkinson's disease is a medical disorder that affects the ability of a person to do regular tasks. This disease affects the nervous system of the body, which in turn, affects the person's ability to move or do the normal activities of the day. This is a chronic and progressive disorder, so if the right treatment is not provided to the patient at the initial stage of this disease, their symptoms may worsen with time.

Entocom Tablet contains entacapone, which is given in combination with levodopa. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger that supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body. Thereby, enough dopamine controls the brain to organize body movements. This is how it works to survive Parkinson's disease.

Take Entocom Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Entocom Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, fatigue, vomiting, confusion, constipation, increased sweating, falls, urine discolouration, dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), diarrhoea, impaired muscle coordination, heart disease, heart attack, dryness in the mouth and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects of Entocom Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Entocom Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other ingredients present in it. Avoid taking Entocom Tablet if you have heart disease or heart attack. Entocom Tablet causes low blood pressure, drowsiness and dizziness. It is advisable not to drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness and decrease the efficacy of Entocom Tablet . It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as limited data are available. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Entocom Tablet

Treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Medicinal Benefits

Entocom Tablet increases levels of levodopa in the body. Entocom Tablet  is used together with levodopa and carbidopa to treat 'wearing-off' symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, stiffness, poor muscle control and muscle spasms. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger, which supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body. Thereby, enough dopamine controls the brain to organize body movements. This is how it works to survive Parkinson's disease.

Directions for Use

It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Entocom Tablet

  • Nausea

  • Fatigue

  • Vomiting

  • Confusion

  • Constipation

  • Increased sweating

  • Urine discolouration

  • Dizziness

  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

  • Diarrhoea

  • Impaired muscle coordination

  • Heart disease

  • Heart attack

  • Dry mouth

  • Abdominal pain

Drug Warnings

Avoid taking Entocom Tablet if you are allergic to Entocom Tablet or any other ingredients in it. If you have heart disease, heart attack, muscle pain, or weakness, consult your doctor before taking Entocom Tablet . Avoid taking Entocom Tablet if you experience diarrhea. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss within a relatively short period. Entocom Tablet causes low blood pressure, drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive unless you are alert. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness and decrease the efficacy of Entocom Tablet . It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age as limited data are available. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Entocom Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Entocom Tablet may interact with medicines for heart disease (isoprenaline), antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine), antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem) blood thinner (warfarin), and iron supplements.

Drug-food interactions: Entocom Tablet may interact with alcohol and increase the risk of side effects. 

Drug-Disease interactions: Entocom Tablet should be used with caution in patients with low blood pressure, psychosis and severe liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ISOPRENALINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • DESIPRAMINE
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • LINEZOLID
  • METHYLENE BLUE
  • PHENELZINE
  • PROCARBAZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • ZOLPIDEM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A balanced diet is essential to show improvement in Parkinson's disease that includes grains and leafy foods as this food is rich in vitamins, fibre and minerals. With this food, one should also include dairy items, protein-rich nourishments, for example, meat and beans and solid fats found in nuts, olive oil, fish and eggs in their diet. However, limit the consumption of sugar.

  • Constipation is a common issue for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Drinking more liquid and increasing the intake of fibre admission helps in overcoming this issue.

  • Parkinson's sickness is often caused by decreased bone thickness. In this manner, taking calcium and nutrient D enhancements may help. However, do not take any supplements before counselling a doctor.

  • One should drink a lot of water as a person dealing with this disease often feel dehydrated.

Special Advise

  • Entocom Tablet may cause diarrhea, if you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water; if symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine on your own.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parkinson’s disease (PD): It is also known as a movement disorder that mainly affects a person's ability to perform regular activities. It is a chronic and progressive disorder that can worsen with time if proper treatment is not provided at the right time. Some common symptoms include tremors at rest, stiffness of the limbs and slowness of movement, difficulty in movement or walking and impaired balance. Other motor symptoms include trouble solving problems, small handwriting, stooped posture, etc. This disease also affects the brain's ability to work properly, such as sleep disturbances, reduced ability to smell, depression, fatigue and anxiety. However, the symptoms of this disease vary from person to person. There are certain neurons present in the brain that are responsible for making dopamine. This neurotransmitter helps to regulate the movement of the body. Loss of dopamine is supposed to be the primary reason for the occurrence of Parkinson's disease.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Taking the drug along with alcohol may increase the side effects such as confusion, drowsiness and trouble in concentration.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Entocom Tablet is generally not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

No clinical use of Entocom Tablet during breastfeeding has been reported. The drug might reduce serum prolactin and may affect milk production. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Entocom Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Entocom Tablet may cause low blood pressure that further cause drowsiness and dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Entocom Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Entocom Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. If you have liver problems, your doctor may adjust the dose of Entocom Tablet or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Entocom Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may adjust the dose of Entocom Tablet or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Entocom Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Consult a child specialist for further information.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

Entocom Tablet is used to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger that supports increasing the amount of dopamine (other chemical messengers) in the body.
Yes, Entocom Tablet may result in urine discolouration to a brownish-orange colour. This effect is common and is not dangerous.
The combined use of Entocom Tablet and levodopa has been related to unnecessary daytime sleepiness and unexpected sleep onset episodes. If you experience these symptoms, you should neither drive nor use other machinery. Inform your doctor if it becomes difficult.
If you take more than the prescribed doses of Entocom Tablet , you may experience confusion, sleepiness, decreased activity, decreased muscle tone, urticaria (skin rashes caused by a reaction of medicine) and skin discolouration. If such symptoms happen, you should take urgent medical attention in a nearby hospital or inform your doctor.
No, Entocom Tablet does not affect fertility. However, Entocom Tablet should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women because there is not enough data to help the safety of this patient group.
Entocom Tablet contains entacapone, which works by blocking a chemical in the body that helps increase the amount of dopamine, a substance that plays an important role in controlling movement. By increasing dopamine levels, Entocom Tablet helps the brain control body movements, which is especially helpful for managing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
The common side effects of Entocom Tablet include nausea, fatigue, vomiting, confusion, constipation, increased sweating, falls, urine discolouration, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), diarrhoea, impaired muscle coordination, heart disease, heart attack, dryness in the mouth, and abdominal pain. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Entocom Tablet should not be crushed or split. Entocom Tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Always follow your doctor's instructions for proper use.
Impulse control disorder caused by Entocom Tablet refers to a side effect where patients may experience a loss of control over their behaviours. This happens because the medication can affect dopamine levels in the brain, which in turn impacts your ability to make decisions and regulate your actions.
No, Entocom Tablet does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It works outside the brain by preventing the breakdown of levodopa, allowing more levodopa to reach the brain.
No, Entocom Tablet does not affect fertility. However, if you have concerns about fertility or are planning to become pregnant, please consult your doctor.
Entocom Tablet is not a dopamine agonist. It is a COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) inhibitor used to enhance the effectiveness of levodopa in treating Parkinson's disease by preventing its breakdown.

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