Generic Comtan

$34.20$145.35

Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceutical

Comtan is composed of Entacapone as the main active ingredient. It is indicated to treat Parkinson’s disease. This effective medicine is offered in a conventional tablet form and dosage of 200 mg.

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Generic Comtan - 200mg

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60 pills$0.57$34.20
90 pills$0.55$49.76
120 pills$0.53$63.61
180 pills$0.52$93.37
240 pills$0.51$121.75
300 pills$0.48$145.35

Description

Active Ingredient

The main active ingredient in this medicine is Entacapone. It is a nitrocatechol with the anti-parkinsonian property. It belongs to a class of drugs known as a selective and reversible inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase. It catalyzes the transfer of the methyl group to the phenolic group of substrates that contain a catechol structure. It helps to prevent the metabolism and inactivation of adjunct drugs to increase the bioavailability of the compound by facilitating passage across the blood-brain barrier.

Indications

This medicine is indicated with other medications such as levodopa, and carbidopa for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Comtan is composed of COMT inhibitors. The active component in this medicine blocks a certain natural substance i.e. COMT enzyme that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This particular effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn’t wear off before the next dose.

Action Mechanism

The active ingredient in this medicine is believed to be through its ability to inhibit COMT and alter the plasma pharmacokinetics of levodopa. When Comtan is given in conjunction with levodopa and an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor. It is believed that several times levodopa administration, sustained plasma levels of levodopa lead to more constant dopaminergic stimulation in the brain. It results in greater effects on the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Dosages

The given popular brand medicine is available in the following dosages and conventional tablet form for oral administration:

  • 200 mg: It is an oral drug with or without food, usually with each prescribed dose of levodopa/carbidopa up to 8 times a day

Note

The medical history should be discussed with the doctor including alcoholism, liver problems, low blood pressure, mental/mood disorders, and sleep disorders before taking this medicine.

FAQ’s

What is Comtan?

When used with carbidopa and levodopa (Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet), entacapone increases levels of levodopa in the body.

How should be Comtan consumed?

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

What should be avoided while consuming Comtan?

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Entacapone may cause you to fall asleep suddenly, even after feeling alert.

What other drugs will affect entacapone Comtan?

Taking the medicine with other drugs might make you sleepy and can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before taking entacapone with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Is it safe to consume during pregnancy?

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Additional information

Dosage

200mg

Pack-Size

60 pills, 90 pills, 120 pills, 180 pills, 240 pills, 300 pills

Price-Unit

$0.57, $0.55, $0.53, $0.52, $0.51, $0.48

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