Adcapone Tablet

Short Description

Adcapone Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, helping to treat wearing-off symptoms such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Adcapone Tablet is usually used in combination with carbidopa/levodopa. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at bedtime. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may advise for periodic skin examination as it can cause melanoma.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adcapone Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Adcapone Tablet is a selective reversible inhibitor that is given in combination with levodopa. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger [catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)] which in turn helps in increasing the amount of dopamine (chemical messenger) in the brain. Thus, an adequate amount of dopamine in the brain helps to coordinate body movements.

It can make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Inform your doctor if you develop impulsive, unusual behavior and/or an abnormally high sex drive. Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior. It is common to have diarrhea with this drug. Therefore, drink plenty of fluids and watch for weight loss.