entacapone (Comtan)

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Indications

Dosage

Tablets: 200 mg.

Pharmacokinetics

Adverse effects

* no hepatotoxicity demonstrated

Overdose: no reported cases[3]

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy update
  2. Bronstein J, In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 6th edition, Selma et al eds, Lexi-Comp, Cleveland, 2001
  4. 4.0 4.1 FDA Safety Alert. Oct 26, 2015 Entacapone: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Review Found No Increased Cardiovascular Risks. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm469162.htm
  5. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary
    restricted to PADRECC Centers

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