Entacapone - in-TACK-a-pohnis using in combination with levodopa/carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy. Some diseaseds experience signs and symptoms of end-of-dose “wearing-off” effect despite taking levodopa/carbidopa. Entacapone enhances the effect of levodopa/carbidopa. By improving muscle control, this drug allows more normal movements of the body.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA