Tasmar - Tolcapone - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tasmar.
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Overdose

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

Tasmar Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory tests will be done to monitor for drug side effects (for example, liver function).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, unusual sweating, dry mouth, or constipation might occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Report promptly.

Medicinal Applications

• Tolcapone is used in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson's disease in persons who have not responded well to other therapy.

Tasmar Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• This drug is recommended for use with other Parkinson medicine (for example, levodopa/carbidopa).
• The medicine is taken by mouth, exactly as directed, generally three times daily with or without food.
• Follow all instructions, as this and other medicine dosages may need to be adjusted during treatment.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or decrease the dose without consulting your doctor.
• Serious side effects could result.
• Benefits should be noticeable within 3 weeks.
• If not, consult your doctor.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially MAO inhibitors (for example, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, furazolidone, moclobemide, linezolid, procarbazine), methyldopa, dobutamine, isoproterenol, apomorphine, warfarin, desipramine.
• Tell your doctor if you take drugs that may cause drowsiness such as.

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-up" the dose to catch up.

Warning

• Rarely, tolcapone has caused serious (sometimes fatal) liver problems.
• Therefore, this medication should be used only in carefully selected patients.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or difficulty controlling body movements (dyskinesia or dystonia) before you use this medication.
• If benefit is not seen within 3 weeks of starting this medication, this medication must be stopped because liver problems could occur.
• Consult your doctor.
• If you develop any of the following signs of liver problems, stop using this drug and notify your doctor immediately.

Read Before Using Tasmar (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including.