Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Comtan
(entacapone)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Entacapone is indicated as an adjunct to standard preparations of levodopa / benserazide or levodopa / carbidopa for use in adult patients with Parkinson's disease and end-of-dose motor fluctuations, who cannot be stabilised on those combinations.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain entacapone as their active ingredient composition:
Syncapone 100 Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Comtan
Orion Corporation
Corbilta (previously Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Sandoz)
Orion Corporation
Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Orion
Orion Corporation
Stalevo
Orion Corporation
Entacapone Orion
Orion Corporation
Comtess
Orion Corporation
Entacapone Teva
Teva Pharma B.V.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
entacapone
Category
Anti-Parkinson drugs
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
Medical Disclaimer
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