Stalevo 150 - Carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Stalevo 150.
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Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, loss of appetite, dry mouth, or difficulty sleeping may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Read Before Using Stalevo 150 (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase the dose or take more frequently without consulting your doctor.
• Do not split the tablets.
• It is best to avoid a high protein diet (decreases the amount of levodopa that your body takes in) during treatment, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition, previous drug therapy, response to therapy, and side effects if they occur.
• Some patients may experience a "wearing-off" (worsening of symptoms) before the next dose is due.
• An "on-off" effect might also occur, in which sudden short periods of stiffness occur.
• If these effects occur, contact your doctor for possible dose adjustments that may help to lessen this effect.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
• The manufacturer advises a maximum of 8 tablets per day.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
• If symptoms worsen while using this medication, contact your doctor immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
• Parkinson's disease is believed to be due to a lack of an important chemical (dopamine) in the brain.
• Levodopa is converted into dopamine in the brain, leading to the relief of Parkinson's disease symptoms.
• Both carbidopa and entacapone are given with levodopa to increase the amount of levodopa that is converted into dopamine.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Stalevo 150 Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage from 59 to 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Stalevo 150 Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver function tests, eye exams) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.