Stalevo
Levodopa · Carbidopa · Entacapone
Levodopa, carbidopa and entacapone tablets for Parkinson's disease. The combination extends the effect of levodopa by slowing its breakdown.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredients
- Levodopa · Carbidopa · Entacapone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg + 100mg + 25mg
This listing uses Stalevo as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Stalevo vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Stalevo details
- Condition
- Parkinson's Disease
- Alternative names
- levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone
- Therapeutic class
- Decarboxylase Inhibitor, Dopamine Precursor, COMT Inhibitor Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antiparkinsonian Agent
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- dyskinesias; urine discoloration; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Iron Supplements; Haloperidol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Contraindications
narrow-angle glaucoma; history of melanoma; concurrent use of non-selective MAO inhibitors
Serious side effects
severe hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Levodopa, carbidopa and entacapone tablets for Parkinson's disease. The combination extends the effect of levodopa by slowing its breakdown.
Mechanism of action
Levodopa converts to dopamine in the brain, carbidopa limits peripheral breakdown, and entacapone blocks COMT enzymes to extend effectiveness.
What you will receive
Stalevo is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.