ENTACAPONE (Entacapone) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

ENTACAPONE

What is the Trade Name for ENTACAPONE?

Entacapone

What are the Indications for ENTACAPONE?

  • INDICATIONS Entacapone tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to levodopa and carbidopa to treat end-of-dose ‚Äúwearing-off‚Äù in patients with Parkinson‚Äôs disease (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Clinical Studies ). Entacapone tablets, USP effectiveness has not been systematically evaluated in patients with Parkinson‚Äôs disease who do not experience end-of-dose ‚Äúwearing-off‚Äù.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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