Stalevo
Levodopa · Carbidopa · Entacapone
Designed to support dopamine pathways to manage parkinsonian motor deficits and alleviate muscle stiffness.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredients
- Levodopa · Carbidopa · Entacapone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg + 100mg + 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Stalevo, depending on stock.
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.
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
designed to support dopamine pathways to manage parkinsonian motor deficits and alleviate muscle stiffness.
Mechanism of action
Levodopa converts to dopamine in the brain, carbidopa limits peripheral breakdown, and entacapone blocks COMT enzymes to extend effectiveness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Stalevo is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Novartis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Levodopa / Carbidopa / Entacapone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.